[alexbo]

Noob question: Can anyone comment on whether RF remotes can control the computer prior to windows being booted up? And whether a special program must be started after each boot up for them to work? I want a controller that completely replaces the need for a USB/serial keyboard and mouse. I'm concerned that if I buy one of these remotes, it will only work when windows is fully loaded (or worse yet, only within XBMC??), which means I would not be able to access BIOS while the computer is starting. Or if there is an actual program that needs to be started for the remote to work, perhaps I'd need a USB mouse plugged in to start the program with each and every time the HTPC is rebooted?

I want my USB keboard and mouse completely out of the TV room, it's just too much clutter to have laying around the coffee table.