[X4U] problems with bootcamp and windows install

[Stroller]

On 4 May 2007, at 23:06, alexandre wrote:
>>> ...
>>> as for the 2 macpros, both hang when the installer asks me to  
>>> confirm that i really want to install windows xp. the keyboard  
>>> doesn't respond, and the "caps lock" light turns on on the keyboard.
>>
>> Not using bluetooth keyboards, by any chance, are you? In any  
>> case, generic USB keyboards can be bought for very few pounds - it  
>> might be worth a go trying to install with one of those, just in  
>> case they make a difference.
>
> no, no BT keyboards. i've switched keyboards too, all apple though.

Additionally you should check that the mouse & keyboard are connected  
the "correct" way.

One was unable to install OS X on my MDD G4, for instance, using a  
Logitech Trackball instead of the supplied Apple mouse. In a technote  
Apple stated that the keyboard should be connected to one of the rear  
USB ports, the mouse to the USB port on the keyboard.

I would've expected any rear USB port to be fine for your purposes,  
but DO ensure no USB hubs are connected.

Since you have Windows installed on the drives of 2 of the iMacs, I  
might be inclined to "cheat" and image the drive to the third using  
`dd` or similar. Chase me if you do this & get Windows file-sharing  
problems in the future - there is an easy fix but I'd need to look it  
up.

Finally: you are using the latest version of Bootcamp, aren't you?

Stroller.