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With most keyboards they cannot be adapted for USB if it is a PS2 type. It is possible to have a keyboard for very low in cost. I would suggest getting a USB keyboard.

With Windows 7, many of the older keyboards will not work. I have some old type high end Windows Keytronick type boards. These go back to before 2002. They will not work with Windows 7.

Windows 7 - black screen with blinking cursor

1. Remove any CDs, DVDs, or memory cards from the computer.
2. Disconnect all devices from the computer except the original mouse, monitor, and keyboard. Leave the power cord connected.

1. Restart the computer.

If it starts normally, start plugging devices in one at a time until you find one that may be causing the black screen

1. Press the F10 key repeatedly during the first startup screen until the Entering setup message displays.
2. Press the F5 key to restore the defaults. Use the arrow keys to select YES , and press Enter .
3. Press the F10 key to save the changes and exit. Use the arrow keys to select YES , and press Enter .
   The computer restarts.
   
4. If a Windows Error Recovery screen displays when the system restarts, select Start Windows Normally , and press Enter .

If this doesn't resolve it, follow the procedure below.

Restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer
Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode
Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice
select safe mode with command prompt
Click start run type cmd press Enter
black screen should open DOS mode
this will vary depending on your operating system
Click "Start" icon in the lower left corner of your computer screen
Type the word "run" in the window that appears.
A second pop-up window will appear; type in the letters "cmd," then select "OK."
This will bring up the black DOS command screen.
Type next to the administrator account the following command: net(space)user(space) the username(i.e. johnadams) *. After typing this command, hit "ENTER" on your keyboard.
Type in a new password in the command screen prompt that ask you to type a password. Type the new password again once you are asked to confirm.
Type the word "Exit." This will bring you back to your login screen.
Enter the new password that you selected.

Now which password are you referring to ????
computer , email , internet or something else ?

Restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer
Windows Advanced Options Menu
Please select an option:
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Networking
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Enable Boot Logging
Enable VGA mode
Last Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)
Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)
Debugging Mode
Start Windows Normally
Reboot
Return to OS Choices Menu
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice
select safe mode with command prompt
Click start run type cmd press Enter
black screen should open DOS mode
this will vary depending on your operating system
type in net user username
For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator
It will prompt you to enter the new password.
Enter the new password and the password is changed
http://wiki.ljackson.us/Control_Userpasswords2
if this fails you will need to
Select safe mode with networking to download
you could download all of these or just one save them to a usb drive for later use if one fails to remove the password
Windows Password Recovery Basic
http://majorgeeks.com/CmosPwd_d239.html
A CMOS BIOS password recovery tool
Editors note: This tool should only be used by experienced computer users.
Please see the enclosed read me if you would like to run it from Windows.
Failure to follow instructions (from Windows) will cause your anti-virus to flag this as a virus.

open your computer in a safe mode then save important files in pen drive or some removable drives....or scan it in safe mode with updated antivirus......or updade windows or repaire windows using installation process...........this will definatelly works..........

Start the system with safe mode and uninstalled the recent hardware drivers may solve your problem.

Revert back for more assistance.

Is it possible that you have installed winxp twice? You say that you installed XP Pro sp3 was that an upgrade from xp home? if so then you will need to uninstall one or both versions of XP then install only one.. Make sure you backup any important files first though

Reboot into Safe Mode by repeatingly tapping on F8 while in process of rebooting and then select "last known good configuration". If that fails reboot again to safe mode and select safe mode with command prompt and in the command prompt type "chkdsk /f /r " <enter>

If that doesnt work do place your Windows CD into the Cd-Rom, reboot and select option "Repair"

Normally Windows gives this error when a new program or device driver has been improperly installed. When presented with this screen upon boot up, select "Start Windows Normally".

Should Windows fail to start normally, the next solution is to allow Windows to repair itself, (assuming that is an option).

Should Windows not offer to repair itself, you may get the option to restore Windows from a previous state. Select YES if this is the option and pick a date in time when you know it was working properly. The date may be slected from the menu.

Hope this helps you.

You should opt Safe Mode:

• On the black screen just navigate throug up and down arrow keys.
• Goto Safe Mode and press enter.
• It will boot your system in safe mode.

If the boot is success full:

• try to remember any software or hardware you recently installed/change. Then remove/uninstall that software/hardware. Also remove some device driver like Video/Audio driver and make re-start. and try to normal boot. If success then install your audio/video.

If no success then I think its time to re-install your windows.
Please post your feed-back.
Gud Luck
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