Trouble installing Windows XP Pro

[Kalakaka]

I just built a new computer for my mother using some spare parts that I had laying around. I'm trying to install Windows XP Pro. Everything is going okay up until I get to the screen where you're asked to press Enter to setup XP, press R to Repair or press F3 to quit setup XP. At this point, my usb mouse and keyboard do not work. I made sure to enable USB Mouse support and Keyboard support in the bios. I even switched out keyboard and mouse. Still no go. the odd thing is the keyboard and mouse will work up until the spot. Any suggestions?

 

[sirmonkey1985]

you may have to look for an old ps/2 mouse.. sounds like the drivers for them arent on the windows xp disc.. id make sure legacy usb is enabled in the bios as well.. or you could try disabling keyboard/mouse support and see if it works..

 

[tiraides]

The "easiest" thing you could do is use a native PS/2 mouse and keyboard. Do you have a spare set available?

 

[Kalakaka]

I may have an old ps/2 mouse and keyboard in the closet. I'll see if I can find them and give it a try. Thanks.