Start-up repeating keyboard

Not sure why touching the mouse would affect anything... Sounds like the period key on the keyboard may be stuck, if you're getting a string of periods. Also, try reinstalling the software/driver for your keyboard. If none of this works, you may just have a keyboard that needs to be replaced. Check your warranty

-IV

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With Windows XP and my old non-internet keyboard I have
no problems. But with a Microsoft Internet keyboard I
MUST avoid touching the mouse until start-up is finished
and THEN press "ESC". If I don't do this either the
keyboard and mouse lock up or I get an infinte string
of "......................" in every text field. Anyone
else seen this syndrome?