usb storage devices

Jimothy · 18-12-2004, 07:37 PM

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

Addis · 18-12-2004, 10:17 PM

Make sure that you've got an updated anti-virus software like AVG and also download Spybot Search and Destroy to check for any spyware.

Jimothy · 19-12-2004, 10:33 AM

Cant find any form of computer threat, antivirus is working fine.

Any other ideas?

Addis · 19-12-2004, 11:52 AM

Try doing a repair installation of Windows if you have the disc. Just bootup with the CD and choose a repair installation instead of a normal one. It should preserve all your programs and files but you will need to reinstall SP2 unless your installation cd is slipstreamed with SP2.

Jimothy · 19-12-2004, 12:17 PM

Havent got the cd, unfortunatly :-/

Thanks for the replies though, any other suggestions?

ninja fetus · 19-12-2004, 07:07 PM

can you install updated drivers for your usb controller?

Jimothy · 19-12-2004, 07:34 PM

Would be hard since even after the sytems has rebooted it still doesnt recognise the devices as an extra drive, even tho when i first plugged them in it launched the found new hardware wizard and i installed them correctly.

ninja fetus · 19-12-2004, 07:53 PM

I'm not talking about the usb devices, I'm talking about the controller itself. If you go to device manager, then universal serial bus controller-you can uninstall your USB controller drivers. Then when windowsxp boots up it should install generic drivers for it.

Jimothy · 20-12-2004, 12:05 PM

Thanks, i will try that next time, as the last thing that wouldnt work (an mp3 player) went back to the store this morning. It could well be the hub that i was using, i didnt even check if it worked when inserted directly into the machine.

Thanks for your replies.

Addis · 20-12-2004, 04:04 PM

That would explain it all.

18-12-2004, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
Jimothy Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	usb storage devices 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

18-12-2004, 10:17 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	Make sure that you've got an updated anti-virus software like AVG and also download Spybot Search and Destroy to check for any spyware. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

19-12-2004, 11:52 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	Try doing a repair installation of Windows if you have the disc. Just bootup with the CD and choose a repair installation instead of a normal one. It should preserve all your programs and files but you will need to reinstall SP2 unless your installation cd is slipstreamed with SP2. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

20-12-2004, 04:04 PM	#10 (permalink) Top
Addis The King Join Date: Jan 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 5,255 Times Helpful: 403 My Mood: Drunk Status: Offline My Computer	That would explain it all. __________________ Never trust a program you don't have the source code for. My website \| Powerful Desktop Linux \| Linux for human beings \| Linux for power users \| Linux for ricers

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19-12-2004, 10:33 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
Jimothy Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Cant find any form of computer threat, antivirus is working fine. Any other ideas?

19-12-2004, 12:17 PM	#5 (permalink) Top
Jimothy Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Havent got the cd, unfortunatly :-/ Thanks for the replies though, any other suggestions?

19-12-2004, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink) Top
ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 3,525 Times Helpful: 70 Status: Offline My Computer	can you install updated drivers for your usb controller?

19-12-2004, 07:34 PM	#7 (permalink) Top
Jimothy Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Would be hard since even after the sytems has rebooted it still doesnt recognise the devices as an extra drive, even tho when i first plugged them in it launched the found new hardware wizard and i installed them correctly.

19-12-2004, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink) Top
ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta Join Date: Mar 2004 Age: 18 Male Posts: 3,525 Times Helpful: 70 Status: Offline My Computer	I'm not talking about the usb devices, I'm talking about the controller itself. If you go to device manager, then universal serial bus controller-you can uninstall your USB controller drivers. Then when windowsxp boots up it should install generic drivers for it.

20-12-2004, 12:05 PM	#9 (permalink) Top
Jimothy Geek Trainee Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 5 Status: Offline	Thanks, i will try that next time, as the last thing that wouldnt work (an mp3 player) went back to the store this morning. It could well be the hub that i was using, i didnt even check if it worked when inserted directly into the machine. Thanks for your replies.

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