matt_olsen Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 After updateing my drivers, I decided to suspend Windows, so I can return later. But there was a power failure and Windows didn't manage to shut down properly. Today I tried to boot it but I get to a black screen that asks me if I want to try again restoring from the suspend or boot Windows and loose all my work. This isn't much of a problem, but the problem is that in this state, Vista doesn't support the USB mouse and keyboard. My iMac doesn't have any other ports and I'm just stuck there. Tiger starts ok, but I need Windows for some work. SO, what can I do to make that stupid arrow move and make it start again, or do I have to just say goodbye and reinstall? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/53438-vista-stuck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 After updateing my drivers, I decided to suspend Windows, so I can return later. But there was a power failure and Windows didn't manage to shut down properly. Today I tried to boot it but I get to a black screen that asks me if I want to try again restoring from the suspend or boot Windows and loose all my work. This isn't much of a problem, but the problem is that in this state, Vista doesn't support the USB mouse and keyboard. My iMac doesn't have any other ports and I'm just stuck there. Tiger starts ok, but I need Windows for some work. SO, what can I do to make that stupid arrow move and make it start again, or do I have to just say goodbye and reinstall? Try booting in Safe Mode? Thats really odd that the keyboard isnt working though.. Edit: Wait does the keyboard stop working at that screen, or does it not even work in the BIOS? Cause if you press F8 like right after you pass the BIOS you might be able to override that Windows did not shut down properly screen with advanced boot options. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/53438-vista-stuck/#findComment-380962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_olsen Posted June 9, 2007 Author Share Posted June 9, 2007 I'm using an Core2Duo iMac. In the EFI, the keyboard works OK, but since Vista doesn't support EFI, Boot Camp emulates some old BIOS. After I sellect Windows from the Boot Camp menu the keyboard is cut off. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/53438-vista-stuck/#findComment-381007 Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbic Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Have you tried installing rEFIt? I've had some success in alleviating the keyboard/mouse problem by using it. http://refit.sourceforge.net Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/53438-vista-stuck/#findComment-381168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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