Diane I had the same problem with a ViewSonic keyboard. I used another mfg's keyboard and it worked fine
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David
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From: Dianne Erdos-Rush <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: A CONUNDRUM
>
>
> I have found the definition of a Catch 22.
>
> Am doing a clean XP PRO install on a Dell computer.
> The dos screen tells me there is a keyboard failure. But the lights on the
> keyboard are on. The computer boots from the disk, it goes through its blue
> screen uploading the basics, then it gives me the screen asking if I would
> like to continue installing XP, all I have to do is click ENTER. But it
> doesnt recognize the keyboard. There are only USB ports no PS/2 ports on
> the tower, I have tried all the possible USB ports. So the only way I can
> see to fix the keyboard error is by hitting enter on the keyboard, but.....
> you see the problem? Help. Thanks to anyone who can.... Dianne
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