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USB won't boot, but will install
I recently did a fresh re-install of XP Home. Everything is working fine
with one weird, annoying exception. Nothing connected to a USB port is recognized on start-up. This includes a Belkin USB 2.0 hub, an HP scanner, a Maxtor external drive, and an external card reader, and a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse. Once XP is up and running, though, if I disconnect and reconnect any USB device, the device is automatically recognized and functions normally. How can I make everything work after startup without having to unplug/reconnect all of my USB devices? Thanks in advance for any advice............ molega -- molega |
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Is that Belkin Hub a Powered one?
"molega" wrote in message ... I recently did a fresh re-install of XP Home. Everything is working fine with one weird, annoying exception. Nothing connected to a USB port is recognized on start-up. This includes a Belkin USB 2.0 hub, an HP scanner, a Maxtor external drive, and an external card reader, and a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse. Once XP is up and running, though, if I disconnect and reconnect any USB device, the device is automatically recognized and functions normally. How can I make everything work after startup without having to unplug/reconnect all of my USB devices? Thanks in advance for any advice............ molega -- molega |
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Yes, its a powered hub.
The problem persists even if I isolate the external devices. For example, if I boot the computer with only the Maxtor One Touch external HD, the drive is not recognized on startup. However, if I remove the USB connector from the mb port (any port, 1.0, 2.0, front or back) the drive is intantly recognized and is completely functional. Same for all other USB devices, including the Belkin hub. Any thoughts? -- molega "Rich Barry" wrote: Is that Belkin Hub a Powered one? "molega" wrote in message ... I recently did a fresh re-install of XP Home. Everything is working fine with one weird, annoying exception. Nothing connected to a USB port is recognized on start-up. This includes a Belkin USB 2.0 hub, an HP scanner, a Maxtor external drive, and an external card reader, and a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse. Once XP is up and running, though, if I disconnect and reconnect any USB device, the device is automatically recognized and functions normally. How can I make everything work after startup without having to unplug/reconnect all of my USB devices? Thanks in advance for any advice............ molega -- molega |
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Molega, if you havent already reinstalled SP2 then try that. Disconnect
all your USB devices. Rt click on MyComputerselect PropertiesHardwareDevice ManagerViewShow Hidden DevicesUSB Controllersrt click on each one and select Uninstall. Restart and let WinXP reinstall them. Reconnect all USB Devices. "molega" wrote in message ... I recently did a fresh re-install of XP Home. Everything is working fine with one weird, annoying exception. Nothing connected to a USB port is recognized on start-up. This includes a Belkin USB 2.0 hub, an HP scanner, a Maxtor external drive, and an external card reader, and a Microsoft wireless keyboard/mouse. Once XP is up and running, though, if I disconnect and reconnect any USB device, the device is automatically recognized and functions normally. How can I make everything work after startup without having to unplug/reconnect all of my USB devices? Thanks in advance for any advice............ molega -- molega |
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