Key failure__Strike F1 to continue, F2 to run

Hello and thank you, in advance, for taking the time to read and answer my question.                       I have a Dell Dimension 4300 XP Pro/SP3 and installed a new MICROSOFT Comfort Curve keyboard 2000. According to the information on the different styles of keyboards, it states that it is compatible with my system. The software, for the Comfort Curve 2000 keyboard, has been downloaded from the MICROSOFT Web site I was instructed to do. Since the end of the installation, I get an error message, "Keyboard failure-strike the F1 to continue, F2 to run the Setup utility", whenever the computer starts or is restarted. The F1 or F2 activate orders that the message indicates. In order to use the computer after HAVING supported initially on the power on button, I have to press the power button / power off, wait one or two seconds, then press the new button. Only then my security logon page will appear and I can resume using the computer without problems to keyboard or errors. This procedure must be repeated for each re-start and restart. Each re - start, or restart the computer will beep twice and this error message is displayed. I am at my wits end having to turn the computer on/off/under voltage and not sure that it is good for the health of my computer. I read that one suggestion is to unplug, then re - plug the USB connector that connects the keyboard to the rear of the back of the computer and that the appeal has not helped. I went in the "Device Manager" and it says that the keyboard does not work properly.  I can answer any questions if necessary, and follow the instructions step by step. Otherwise, my knowledge of computers is limited to use only.                                              Thank you, again, for ANY help by anyone who is willing to address my problem. sherudi

This seems to be a matter of Dell, if you visit the Dell support forums you will find many pages on this "failed error keyboard - press F1 to continue, F2 to run the Setup utility Strike" I guess its caused by some utility Dell auto starts when you turn on.

The problem occurs if you start in safe mode?

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