I thought the 570 pages of relies in this cgminer thread meant people were discussing how to use it for various tasks?

. Seems like its a cgminer issue since it launches with no problem when mining one thing yet complains it can't even find a USB device if I change what pool it's aimed at?
Well that thought may well be plausible. But at the moment the developer is on vacation so it may be a while before he chimes in on the subject. He should be back in about 5 weeks.
In the meantime did you try posting in the coinotron thread, the alt currencies forum or read the readme's? This is the Bitcoin forum so the main subject of discussion is CGMiner with Bitcoins.
But I'm sure there are a few lurking here that may be more knowledgeable with what you are trying to do. Maybe they will chime in.
Just trying to make useful suggestions since your not getting any movement on your issue.
Good Luck,
Sam