Windows Locking up

[craigatkinson]

I just got my new Macbook Pro. It runs great until I start the newly installed windows up; then it locks up. It won't even let me install the drivers. What do I do?

[craigatkinson]

Now that I've messed with it a little bit I've realized that it's not really locked up. It's just that the trackpad and keyboard do not work. I have no idea how to remedy this.

[sushi]

Now that I've messed with it a little bit I've realized that it's not really locked up. It's just that the trackpad and keyboard do not work. I have no idea how to remedy this.
I've installed Boot Camp on the iMac with no problems. However, I have no experience with installing on a MB or MBP.

Not sure I follow you completely.

Off the top of my head, I would suggest trying a USB mouse if you have one.

On the Windows side, you may need a driver for the trackpad to work.

[Considering]

I second the "USB mouse/keyboard" suggestion. I did the bootcamp thing on my macbook and never experienced an issue like that, but I think your best first step would be to at least get the Apple drivers installed and see what that does.

[craigatkinson]

I've tried a USB mouse. Nothing works, no matter what I try. I can't proceed with installing drivers because I can't use any of my normal input devices. I'm reinstalling Windows now to see if that will fix it.

I've installed Boot Camp on the iMac with no problems. However, I have no experience with installing on a MB or MBP.

Not sure I follow you completely.

Off the top of my head, I would suggest trying a USB mouse if you have one.

On the Windows side, you may need a driver for the trackpad to work.

[craigatkinson]

Alright, never mind, all is well. I reinstalled windows and now everything works perfectly. :)

[sushi]

Alright, never mind, all is well. I reinstalled windows and now everything works perfectly. :)
Good to hear.

Any idea what was not working?

[dayos_x]

Now that you're in Windows-land you might wanna take a look at these essential extras to make your Xp-erience more bearable.

1. ATITool (http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=1693)
2. iMouse (http://livecn.huasing.org/imouse/)
3. Mediafour MacDrive (http://www.mediafour.com/products/macdrive6/)
4. SharpKeys (http://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/)
5. Vista Transformation Pack (search for it)

[kouljackson]

Good to hear.

Any idea what was not working?

Welcome to Windows, try the same thing 100 times and it won't work once...i think Salvadore Dahli called this "Insanity".
:)