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Thumbdrive turns off computer

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by kurtderkoenig, 2010/02/22.

  1. 2010/02/22
    kurtderkoenig

    kurtderkoenig Inactive Thread Starter

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    We have a Windows 2000 computer. Almost everytime the user inserts a usb thumbdrive, it shuts the computer off. Like it had the power plug pulled out.

    Does anyone know what the problem maybe?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  2. 2010/02/22
    ickymay

    ickymay Inactive

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    possibly your power supply is insufficient ?

    do you know make and model and your basic system hardware ?
     
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    TonyT

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    I've seen this occure on a number of occasions. The cause is usually a "bad" usb port. I've seen is mostly on usb ports on the front or side of the computer. Try the thumb drive into a rear usb port. If it works, get a usb extension cable so users don't have to root around the back of the box.
     
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