OMG... deleted usb registry

Goonie · 02-18-2009, 11:43 PM

By accident

Now my mouse or keyboard won't respond. I tried rebooting in hopes that it would recognize and maybe install drivers but no luck.

Keyboard is being recognized in the boot sequances as I can use the F buttons but when I get into the XP user selection, it doesn't respond.

I think I am screwed :(

Any help is appreciated

Dell Dim. 9100
XP SP3
USB kb/mouse (kensington wireless) tried OEM and same result

**Pauldo** · 02-19-2009, 09:53 AM

Have you tried plugging them into a different port?

Pauldo

Goonie · 02-19-2009, 10:00 AM

Yes, same result.

**koala** · 02-19-2009, 10:11 AM

If you can boot into Safe Mode with the keyboard working, insert your XP CD and run sfc /snannow (note the space after sfc). More details here.

Did the keyboard come with a USB-PS2 adapter?

Goonie · 02-19-2009, 10:40 AM

I have an adapter on another pc but its of no use because the 9100 tower doesn't have ps2 slots...

don't have a OEM disk, but I can order one if need be. will any xp disk work or does it have to be a dell?

**koala** · 02-19-2009, 10:52 AM

As far as I know, any XP disc will work, so you can borrow one. Dell likes to do everything differently to the rest of the computing industry, so I'm not sure if this will be a problem. Hang on for some more replies from our Dell users.

**simpswr** · 02-19-2009, 11:06 AM

You should be able to use any Install cd that matches your version ( Home, Pro or MCE ) to run the sfc

You can get a replacement Reinstallation cd here:

http://support.dell.com/support/topi...doclang=en&cs=

Goonie · 02-19-2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the quick replies guys!

I'm gonna look around to see if I have any XP discs laying around.

02-18-2009, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Goonie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 OS: XP	OMG... deleted usb registry By accident Now my mouse or keyboard won't respond. I tried rebooting in hopes that it would recognize and maybe install drivers but no luck. Keyboard is being recognized in the boot sequances as I can use the F buttons but when I get into the XP user selection, it doesn't respond. I think I am screwed :( Any help is appreciated Dell Dim. 9100 XP SP3 USB kb/mouse (kensington wireless) tried OEM and same result Last edited by Goonie; 02-18-2009 at 11:49 PM.

02-19-2009, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry Have you tried plugging them into a different port? Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]

02-19-2009, 10:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
Goonie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 OS: XP	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry Yes, same result.

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koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,364 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry If you can boot into Safe Mode with the keyboard working, insert your XP CD and run sfc /snannow (note the space after sfc). More details here. Did the keyboard come with a USB-PS2 adapter? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

02-19-2009, 10:40 AM	#5 (permalink)
Goonie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 OS: XP	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry I have an adapter on another pc but its of no use because the 9100 tower doesn't have ps2 slots... don't have a OEM disk, but I can order one if need be. will any xp disk work or does it have to be a dell?

02-19-2009, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,364 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry As far as I know, any XP disc will work, so you can borrow one. Dell likes to do everything differently to the rest of the computing industry, so I'm not sure if this will be a problem. Hang on for some more replies from our Dell users. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

02-19-2009, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,267 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry You should be able to use any Install cd that matches your version ( Home, Pro or MCE ) to run the sfc You can get a replacement Reinstallation cd here: http://support.dell.com/support/topi...doclang=en&cs= __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

02-19-2009, 05:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
Goonie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 25 OS: XP	Re: OMG... deleted usb registry Thanks for the quick replies guys! I'm gonna look around to see if I have any XP discs laying around.