[X4U] problems with bootcamp and windows install

[alexandre]

On 5 mai 07, at 12:33, Stroller wrote:

>
> 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, i'll double check all of this as soon as i can. yes, i am  
using the latest version of bootcamp.

many thanks

alexandre
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