PC will not boot up ????

[doccer1967]

My desktop pc will not boot up.  It runs through the boot sequence, ten gets to the windos logo then screen goes blank.  I have tried to press F8 which get me to several options ie. safeboot but the thing just hangs and I cannot use the arrow keys to select an option.  Any help would be really appreciated.

OS is vista

[patio]

What happened prior to this ?
Have you tries a PS2 (old style round plug ) keyboard ?
Do you have a Vista DVD ?

[HaveFaith163]

If you cant get it working try formating the hard drive and re-installing vista. Or try using a restore disk if you have one or the repair feature if you have an actual copy of vista.

[doccer1967]

thanks patio

i have a logitech keyboard, not the Ps2 sort, its infa red i think.  i also ave the vista disk as well as the old xp disc.  i am not sure what happened previous to this as my wife told me it wasnt working

I cant format the disc as i cant get to any command prompts

any clues?

dave

[patio]

If you format you will lose all your info...
Vista Repair Install
You may need to borrow or buy a PS2 keyboard...everyone should have one for emergencies like this.
Or you could check to see if Legacy USB devices are enabled in the BIOS.