AboutShot Expertise I can answer most questions concerning Microsoft operating systems from DOS through Windows 2003. Hardware or software questions welcome. This is what I do for a living, and I love it! So instead of giving extra to Uncle Sam, I decided to give a little for free. Fire away!
Experience I have been working with computers for over 20 years, currently hold a full time job as a Network Administrator for large financial institution, and run my own PC/Network consulting company since 1998.
Education/Credentials Microsoft Certified;
Novell Certified;
Comptia A Certified;
IBM Certified Business Partner in Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
HP Certified Technician Desktops/Laptops/Servers;
Toshiba Authorized Service Technician;
Question My pointer would move eratically on the screen but I solved the problem on my Dell D800 by doing the following:
1) activate the bios setup page (press repeatedly F2 at the beginning of the bootstrap).
2) press Alt-P up to page 4 of 7 of the BIOS setup.
3) using the up and down arrows, go to "pointing device".
4) pressing the "right" arrow, select "serial mouse"
5) Press Esc and reboot
But now I cannot switch my laptop on with the power on button at the top. It looks liek diabling the touchpad also disabled these buttons. Please can someone tell me how I can switch this laptop back on as its useless atm :)
Answer Hi Darren, disabling the touchpad should not disable the power button. It's more likely a coincidence that these happened at the same time, and there may be another problem. But, as far as turning it on, if you can find a docking station to plug it into, you should be able to use the power button on the docking station to turn it on and change the settings back.
