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For the Past Four Weeks , i have been researching alot of Errors caused by Windows XP Operating System especially in obsolete Computers where the Setup Hangs alot when the User tries to Proceed to the Next Stage of Windows XP Installation.

There are Several Issues to be considered when this problem arises:

1) Are Your Input Devices of Different Type? EG PS/2 , USB

2) Is the Registry Infected With Viruses or Spywares?

3) Is the Hard Drive Setup well? {Applicable Mostly For Desktops only}


Going through these Factors i have learned that when you have a Keyboard and Mouse of Different Connections e.g. Mouse is USB connected to the Desktop using USB to PS/2 Switch and a Keyboard is Connected using PS/2 Connection then definitely that indicates that there is a Problem with the I/O {Input / Output} Error.

SOLUTION: Solution may not be definite but here are a couple of ways to fix these Problems:

1) Removing the Mouse thereby remaining with the Keyboard that is connected to the Desktop should actually solve the issue. Know that because the Input Devices are using a separate connection port it could result in the Devices being disabled by the System because of the Conflict.

2) If the Hard Drive is not setup , check the Cables properly and make sure the jumpers are set to its right state.

3) Checking the CPU may also solve the problem or probably even make it easier since CPU heat alot {One Main Reason why i hate the Central Processing Unit} it could probably give Problems during the XP Setup.


These Are The List of Solutions that i have come up with after reading various articles from the Internet.

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sagar_danceking

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Good summary by — the mixed-connection symptom is common, but there are a few practical diagnostics and fixes that help pinpoint the root cause quickly.

Start with a simple hardware/BIOS check. Reboot and confirm the keyboard works in the BIOS setup screen (press Del/F2/etc.). If it does not respond in BIOS, the problem is at the port/keyboard/motherboard level. If it does work in BIOS but not during XP text-mode setup, look for a BIOS option named “USB Legacy Support” or “USB Keyboard Support” and toggle it (enable if disabled, or disable if already enabled) then retry. Also connect devices directly to the motherboard rear ports — avoid front-panel hubs, KVMs or multiport hubs for the install phase.

Passive USB-to-PS/2 adapters and USB hubs are frequent culprits. Passive adapters only work with devices that support PS/2 signalling; many USB-only mice/keyboards will hang if you use one. Try a known-good PS/2 keyboard (or a direct USB keyboard) to rule that out. If the system still misbehaves, reduce the machine to minimum hardware (one stick RAM, one HDD, no add-in cards) to eliminate IRQ/resource conflicts or failing components.

If hardware checks pass but the problem persists, consider firmware and component issues. A BIOS update can fix USB emulation bugs on old boards — use only the vendor’s official update and follow instructions. Visually inspect the board for swollen capacitors and test with another power supply if possible. As practical workarounds: borrow a plain PS/2 set for installation, use an active USB-to-PS/2 converter (not a passive adapter), or prepare install media with updated drivers if you must support unusual USB controllers. These steps complement ’s observations and help isolate whether the hang is driver/BIOS-related or true hardware failure.

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