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    Windows XP freezes everytime a USB Device is plugged in.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Agent CoolBlue, Sep 28, 2008.

  1. Agent CoolBlue

    Agent CoolBlue Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hey guys, this problem happened very randomly. One day I decided to transfer some music from my computer to my External Seagate Hard Drive. Windows XP froze, Control+Alt+Delete did not work, nothing. I try my printer, phone, usb flash drive, iPod, etc. with the same result. I have Windows XP SP3. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. Thanks! I have tried doing a system restore back 1 month with no luck.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Sep 28, 2008
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  2. Andy

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    Try updating the Chipset Driver, or if you have the latest one, roll-back to the previous.

    Also uncheck "Enable windows to switch off this device" in the USB Root Hub Driver Properties.
     
    Andy, Sep 28, 2008
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    I have the latest driver and the 2nd method did not work.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Sep 28, 2008
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    Were you having this problem with the previous driver release/s ??
     
    Andy, Sep 28, 2008
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    This may just be way too simple but can you try a different usb port? Or is it a problem with all ports?
     
    angelicvoices, Sep 28, 2008
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    All ports.
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Sep 28, 2008
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    Disable the autorun thing first

    Also try formatting the drive. Save your stuff first of course..
     
    flipfire, Sep 28, 2008
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    How do I disable autorun?
     
    Agent CoolBlue, Sep 28, 2008
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