Windows XP pro wont boot in safe mode

I get and error stating C2 301 Keyboard error, make sure its plugged in.....blah blah blah.
The OS runs fine in normal mode, and I can get it to boot into safe from winconfig window.
Any suggestions? Am I missing a file?:confused

 

First try another keyboard.
Is the keyboard PS/2 or USB?

 

Restoring Safe Mode with a .REG file

http://blog.didierstevens.com/2007/02/19/restoring-safe-mode-with-a-reg-file/

 

The keyboard is plugged into the ps/2, it is a wireless logitech with mouse and it has the latest driver.

 

I replaced the keyboard with the same results. 42 301 keyboard error:cry

 

I can use f9 and f10 and f1, when I hit f8 it beeps and gives me the error. Any viruses or malware that likes this trick?

 

I just tried to use msconfig with no response.

 

Borrow a PS/2 keyboard that is not wireless and see what happens.