Yeah, I've already reached that conclusion. I have officially given up USB as a viable emplode resource as of tonight. Tomorrow I see if I can get a network running on my PC.

Before you panic and do that (you shouldn't have to do it, USB should be a viable option for everyone), have you tried flashing a more recent BIOS into the motherboard of the troublesome machine?

It could be something that simple. I've heard of USB troubles being solved by BIOS upgrades.

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Tony Fabris