freezing during boot

[phu_dawg]

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This may be a silly question, but do you have any USB devices connected to your PC during bootup (like an iPod)? If so disconnect them all and reboot.

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Thanks



So the problem seems to be a USB keyboard I have started using with my notebook. Is there anything I can do to remedy the situation?

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Go into the CMOS under the boot up sequence option and set your BIOS to only enumerate your HDD during boot up. Disable all other devices during bootup. I have an Inspiron 6000 and am able to do this in my laptop's CMOS. I don't imagine that your CMOS will be any different. This should do the trick.