Typically, a USB keyboard reports errors when the computer's BIOS doesn't 
have all the USB portions enabled such as:   enable DOS Keyboard USB?
enable USB Keyboard, mouse, etc.

However, disabled USB functions are usually only found on computers with 
PS/2 ports.  Check your computer's BIOS and see if all USB functions are 
enabled.

.02 dollar's worth.

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> From: "Dianne Erdos-Rush"
> 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
> doesn't 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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