Mac Mini CAN'T TURN ON!

I can get the start-up chime. Then the white loading page with the apple symbol and loading circle appears. It seems like this page is up longer than it should be... After this, the blue screen that usually is accompanied by a login table comes up. However, this blue screen is blank! I can control the mouse, but that's it..
Please, someone help me??

WARNING: Mac Mini cannot be installed with a wireless mouse.
Bought a new Mac Mini, had Apple wireless mouse and keyboard for use with my old iBook.
Found out this morning that I cannot install the new Mac Mini without a wired mouse.
Called Tech Support, spent maybe half an hour or more, mostly on hold -- "Why don't you go to the Apple Store, they'll do it for you."
The Apple Store is a few hundred miles away and on another island, cost about $200 to get there and back. Good advice!
Now will look to borrow or rent an old-fashioned mouse that is wired.
Bummer.

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