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last known good config results in the smae lock up on boot up.if i try booting from CD with disc as C drive as above, i can enter recovery mode but get a command prompt of
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not being a clever bugger with computers not a clue what to do next! tried your link but wouldnt work!
thanks for help so far!
Is there any combinations of keys on the keyboard that can be used to move the mouse??just an idea in case i can move the mouse with keyboard and its the mouse drivers at fault ?