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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