Re: Windows Freezes

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From: R. C. White (rc_at_corridor.net)
Date: 12/27/04 

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:27:17 -0600

Whoops! That line didn't quite make sense, did it...

> you might need to update the drivers for your USB device itself, or
> install (or update) the drivers for your USB device.

I meant that you might need to update the drivers for either the USB host
controller itself, or for the device (such as a printer) that runs when
plugged into that USB port.

RC 

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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@corridor.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
"R. C. White" <rc@corridor.net> wrote in message 
news:e2U55oF7EHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Hi, playne.
>
> Many possibilities, since you didn't bother to tell us anything at all 
> about your hardware.  :>(
>
> We don't even know whether your USB device is a camera, or a printer or 
> what?  Much less make and model.  Also, we don't know if your USB port is 
> built into your computer or motherboard, or an add-on card, or a USB hub.
>
> But, generically, you might need to update the drivers for your USB device 
> itself, or install (or update) the drivers for your USB device.  The 
> Properties screens for some USB devices have a Policies tab where you can 
> choose between Optimize for performance and Optimize for quick removal.
>
> RC
>
> "playne" <playne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
> news:9F68522D-738E-4371-AF04-CED97280F849@microsoft.com...
>> Windows freezes anytime I plug in or unplug a USB device. What is causing 
>> this?

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