Hi sharpuser, here's the problem before splitting the keyboard from the clipboard, I tried using an original MS boot USB thumb-drive It did not see the drive. Of course, that was after my pressing F8 and set the boot to only USB. I know it is dangerous to assume, but I should be able to put the two haves together press F8 and change the setting...RIGHT???
At any rate, I have nothing to lose by trying. (SIGH)