reloading XP porblem

My ESC button is broken and I am at the spot where it asks me to push it to reload.... What Can I do????:confused

 

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Third, I'm not sure I even know what your talking about. Your post is titled "reloading XP problem" and then you say something about a broken button? And something is telling you to press the ECS button? Please clarify this for all of us
Thanks!

 

Re: reloading XP problem

Thanks for the advice!! I will do that as soon as I am done with this reply. I realized I misspelled when it was too late!! I am reloading Windows XP on my computer. I am booting from the CD and I am at the part where it asks if you want to repair or install a fresh copy. I want to install a fresh copy but it is telling me to push the ESC key and mine on my keyboard is broken. Is there an alternate to the ESC key?

 

Do you mean that the ESC button is cracked or that nothing happens when you press it? Have you tried removing it and pressing the rubber matting with a pen or pencil (preferrably the soft end). Might just be some debris got underneath the button and is stopping it from making contact. Just my two cents worth. Good luck.

 

I tried that and it does not work!! Something was spilled on that part of the keyboard so the first few keys dont work. What else do you suggest?

 

Well, you could take your keyboard apart and clean the area using a very small amount off alcohol and a Q-tip. I have had some success with this in the past when a cat spilled soda all over my keyboard. I was shocked when I opened it and saw all the crap in there. Or you could purchase a new keyboard. I do not know of any shortcuts that mimic hitting the ESC key. Someone else might though. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

 

How do I hook up a laptop and use that keyboard? Is there a way???:confused