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USB Problem Computer freezes on insertion of USB stick

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by JimB666, 2008/11/28.

  1. 2008/11/28
    JimB666

    JimB666 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    My Computer locks up when I plug in a USB memory stick or generic Ipod MP3 player. As soon as I disconnect the memory stick or MP3 player my computer unfreezes again. I am using Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3. This trouble started after I tried to install a U3 memory stick or I used a friend's Toshiba memory stick, I am uncertain which of the two might have caused this problem. Any suggestions from the expert gurus please.
     
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  2. 2008/11/28
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    Three approaches .....

    1. Uninstall the US3 software if you find it in Add/Remove Programs - test

    2. Device Manager > USB Serial Bus Controllers - uninstall/remove all USB controllers and root hubs - reboot and test. Windows will detect the controlers, etc and re-install.

    3. System Restore to a point prior to the problem arising.
     
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    mattman

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