"Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I did f8 and it has the screen but the curser wont move the prompt, its
>stuck
> on normal windows startup. I tried the arrows and all other buttons but
> no
> luck. It just keeps rebooting to the same screen.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> Press F8 on startup and choose the Safe Mode with VGA option.
>>
>> Once the PC starts up in safe mode, use the Driver Rollback in Device
>> Manager and you should be back at your older graphics drivers.
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
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>> "Marty" <Marty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:BD1EFD13-8B72-4521-A3BC-1C800482770A@microsoft.com...
>> >I installed new video drivers and on reboot the computer wont go back
>> >into
>> > windows, it just shows the black screen and the "windows did not start
>> > successfully, a recent hardware or software change" and I cant move the
>> > curser to safe mode or anything, it just does the countdown and goes
>> > back
>> > to
>> > the same menu again. I tried to put the xp cd in and maybe boot from
>> > and
>> > no
>> > go. How can I get into xp or boot up, I have my laptop. Should I make
>> > a
>> > boot disc or something like that? HELP
>> > Marty
>>
>>
>>
Hi
From what you say i bet you have a USB Keyboard
Either enable USB Keyboard in the Bios
Or better still Plug in a PS2 Keyboard
The follow Cari's Advice

Chas