AboutLenny Expertise I can answer most questions based on Windows XP PRO.From the most common troubling issues connected with troubleshooting,installation,networking,security,hard-drive maintenance i.e. formatting,data recovery and upgrading.I am ready to assist Windows XP Pro newbies integrate in the XP environment.
NOTE:I don't do USB pen drives or memory cards troubleshooting though.
Experience I have been troubleshooting and maintaining system based on the Windows XP Pro environment for about 9 years now.
Expert: Lenny Date: 7/8/2008 Subject: installing O.S.
Question Hello..
Probably a stupid question but here goes. A friend of ours purchased a new Dell Inspiron PC about 2 months ago. It is now so loaded with viruses and spywarw they agreed to let me format the drive and reinstall XP w SP2. Problem is, I got home and my keyboard is PS2 not USB. There are NO PS2 ports on this new Dell. I don't suppose there is any way to format the drive and reinstall XP without getting a USB keyboard?
Thanks,
Paul
Answer Hello Paul,
I am afraid you are going to have to use a USB mouse and keyboard for your assignment. Or else, pop into a PC shop and get yourself a "USB to PS/2 Adaptor" (see below) cable to hook up your present keyboard onto the PC.
