Ok so it all started when I download uninstaller pro to remove a unwanted application. All worked fine until I allowed uninstaller pro to assist with my registry. It was supposed to update or something don't really remember what it said.(which I'm very upset with myself for not paying closer attention like I should) anyways when it prompted me to restart my PC I did and when It came back to the login in screen my keyboard was unresponsive. However my mouse was accessible so I try'ed for a system restore (another big mistake) after the restore FINISH and returned to the welcome screen both my mouse and keyboard were unresponsive. Oddly however my keyboard works just before windows login screen pops up, I have try'ed everything I can think of to fix this issue such as; unplugging both and plugging back in, restart after restart, changing both mouse and keyboard with new ones, and even tapping f8 to pull up restore still no luck I have no restore Cd so i can't even try that option Please if anyone can offer any advice to this issue It is very MUCH appreciated thank you.



My PC: 2005 Compaq Presario:OS Windows Xp Media center edition
Keyboard: Ps2 and USB model (ps2 is my everyday keyboard. USB is new model I purchased)
Mouse: USB and ps2 (other way around with mouse USB is my everyday mouse and ps2 mouse was purchased as replacement)1) NEVER use registry utilities. The don't fix anything, they only cause problems.

2) I suggest you do a repair install: Boot to the XP CD and choose the SECOND repair option, allowing XP to install on top of itself. After completion you'll need to go to Windows Update and download & install all updates (except for hardware & driver related updates, which should never be downloaded from Windows Update - only from the OEM websites). Here is a clear tutorial on how to perform a repair install: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/138-how-to-repair-windows-xp/

Thanks for the reply however I do not have a restore CD You can borrow an XP cd from someone as long as it is the same version (home/pro) and release (service pack). Alternatively, you can see if you system came with a restore option / partition that will take it back to factory shipped state.I have a Emachines restore cd but that says "Only for use with Emachines computer" in bold letters
Is there any other way besides the petition I have important documents and setting I can't lose by restarting.If all else fails, here's how to create a disk that will boot your computer and ENABLE you to recover your important files.

We are going to be using a Windows Recovery Environment to help disinfect the system so it may boot again.

Download the OTLPE Standard REATOGO Windows Recovery Environment.

• Place a blank CD-R disc in to your CD burning drive.
• Download OTLPEStd.exe and double-click on it to burn to a CD using an ISO Burner. One can be FOUND here.
  
• Reboot your system using the boot CD you just created.
• Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here
  
• Your system should now display a REATOGO-X-PE desktop.
• Double-click on the OTLPE icon.
  
• When asked "Do you wish to load the remote registry", select Yes
  
• When asked "Do you wish to load remote user profile(s) for scanning", select Yes
  
• Ensure the box "Automatically Load All Remaining Users" is checked and press OK
  
• OTL should now start. Change the following settings
  
• Change Drivers to Non-Microsoft
  
• Press Run SCAN to start the scan.
  
• When finished, the file will be saved  in drive C:\_OTL\MovedFiles
  
• Copy this file to your USB drive if you do not have internet connection on this system
• No need to send me the log.

will this work on a mac? Cause that is the only computer that i have access to.

So when I downloaded I don't need to open anything right just try to burn it with a image burner correct?