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fay

    Topic Starter


    Newbie

    computer will not boot up
    « on: October 30, 2008, 07:22:29 AM »
    i have windows xp -the on button became stuck and it kept buzzing. now the button is ok but the computer will not turn on now. even when i get the screen up it stops at
    press del to start up
    but nothing happens whatever key i press. any ideas. 

    Eg0Death



      Apprentice

      Re: computer will not boot up
      « Reply #1 on: October 30, 2008, 07:55:06 AM »
      Silly question, but is the keyboard plugged in?
      Why is this thus?  What is the reason for this thusness?

      fay

        Topic Starter


        Newbie

        Re: computer will not boot up
        « Reply #2 on: October 30, 2008, 08:11:46 AM »
        its a wireless keyboard

        Eg0Death



          Apprentice

          Re: computer will not boot up
          « Reply #3 on: October 30, 2008, 09:20:00 AM »
          Do you have a wired keyboard you can plug in for troubleshooting purposes?  Wireless adds more variables to the mix.
          Why is this thus?  What is the reason for this thusness?