I just can't believe

[ohheckyeah]

what it took to reinstall Windows XP on this computer.

First, it wouldn't recognize my keyboard so I couldn't move beyond the screen where I had to hit enter to get it to reinstall. Then it would recognize my mouse and asked for a file for something that I couldn't use the mouse to browse to find and wouldn't know where to find it anyway.

Finally, somehow, some way I got it to install. Then it wanted to 'set up your windows' and again needed a mouse. I just shut it down at that point and restarted and got to my Desktop. I had to load up numerous drivers, etc.

I've been working on this stupid computer for 2 days. Yes, I know, this is what I should have done from the get go.

On my to do list is to purchase a new computer.

I just had to get this out. Sorry to rant here.

[demosincebirth]

1. Join the crowd. I just got mine up and running after being on the blink

for two days. I think I screwed it up more, but its doing what I have to do. Thinking of junking this one any day. I think I'll give it one chance.

[ohheckyeah]

2. I got this one in pretty good shape now

but I just ordered a new one. It's time for an upgrade as this one is 6 years old.

Good luck! I hope you get it straightened out.