Hello,

Whenever i have tried to attach a usb portable storage device the computer restarts; these include mp3 players, digital cameras, memory sticks.

Also, after the computer restarts it is noticeably slower and, in some occasions, prevents applications from loading properly.

The odd thing is that 1 in 20 times i attach the device, it makes the "hardware connected sound" and is functional as the storage device i paid for.

If it is relevant i am running Xp with SP2.

Any light into the matter would be much appreciated,

Cheers