You can install a USB adapter in the PC if you want. www.google.com for
possibilities, or visit your local PC supply store.

jo wrote:

Can anyone help.
I have a problem with my HP printer not being recognised if I turn it on
before windows XP has fully loaded this I have learned to live with. Now I
have an even bigger problem.

I have just changed to broadband and my modem is not being recognised if it
is either left plugged in at shut down or still plugged in on startup.

I have been using the modem on a laptop using XP and have had no problems
although I admit I do not plug into USB port until after startup but I have
just installed it onto my old desktop which has a 1.1 usb port in it and it
has taken me 45 minutes to get it to be recognised. Is there something I
missing or is it as I think . MY USB PORT IS USELESS!!!
Silly question can u upgrade these ports.

Grateful for any info or tips.