Resolved Get hardware wizard on startup for no reason

smn1027a · 2013/05/03

I recently reinstalled Windows XP Pro on my Dell netbook using an external hard drive. All works well, except that each time the system boots I get a new hardware found wizard screen. The only hardware is a mouse using one of the USB ports. The system thinks there is unidentified hardware in one of the other USB ports that needs to be installed. I use the safely remove hardware which temporarily solves the issue, but it recurs the next time the system starts up. I am not sure how to permanently solve this, and I would appreciate advice.

Steve R Jones · 2013/05/03

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retiredlearner · 2013/05/03

Hi, Did you use a Hard drive or ROM drive (through USB I presume)?
The OS may be trying identify your external drive.
Is anything shown under Device Manager? Neil.

smn1027a · 2013/05/13

Thanks for the replies. Problem is now resolved.

PeteC · 2013/05/13

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