Ran System Restore to an earlier point that was working fine and when Log On Windows XP Pro came up, neither the touchpad nor keys would function properly. Hooked up an external mouse to get cursor to Password box but keys do not work to enter PW. Tried all modes to log on but keyboard won't register characters. Ran diagnostics and everything passed except pointer stick functionality. Keyboard tests all passed. I don't have an external keyboard to plug in ... any ideas? I do have other notebook computers however the Inspiron 8600 is my main work computer ... not sure if I can link up one of the other notebooks (Inspiron 9200 available) to get password entered so I can log on and check device management or run security full scans ... I ran the System Restore because 3 of my POP3 email accounts were not being received by my Outlook email client ... only thing added in last few days was Avast Grime Fighter portion of Avast software ... any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks, Col T.