joystick/keyboard conflict?

Dear allI have had to reformat my hard drive and do a fresh install of windows XP home version. I have loaded up the software for MS sidewinder FF2 and it works okay.The problem is that when I boot up my computer and the joystick is connected, the keyboard will not work. If I disconnect the joystick (USB connector)and then restart, the keyboard works fine. I then have to plug in the joystick and both work okay.Since the joystick connection is at the back of the unit, this is a bit inconvenient. Has anyone come across this before and can anyone help me to fix it please?ps It all worked perfectly before I had to format the drive.ColinColin