Re: connecting any usb freezes computer

On Sun, 4 Sep 2005 10:15:02 -0700, "Donna"
<Donna@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Hello! I would really appreciate if anyone could help me with this problem.
>
>I have windows xp and have had my emachines computer for about two years
>now. The model number is D2244. I'm not sure if that is at all important,
>but I decided to put that there just in case.
>
>Anyway, I have had a problem lately with plugging in any USB cables, or even
>a mere flash drive. Whenever I plug anything in, it freezes my entire
>computer and I can't even move my mouse and alt+ctrl+del doesn't do anything.
> I have a printer that is connected to my computer through usb... and the
>internet connection I have is also through usb and both work just fine.
>
>Here is the problem. I have just recently bought an apple Ipod. I did as
>told and installed the software before plugging in the Ipod. When I plugged
>it in, the computer completely froze on me, just like whenever i try to plug
>in a flash drive.
>
>I turned the computer off, turned it back on... and now it won't detect my
>printer nor will it detect the Ipod.
>
>I have all the windows updates and I have all necessary drivers, at least
>those of which I know are needed on my computer. Please help me! I don't
>want to have to get rid of the ipod, nor do I want to get a new computer.
>I'd prefer NOT to reboot the computer completely, for I find that very
>troublesome indeed.
>
>Thank you so much for your help.

I am a hardware tech and I've seen this problem numerous times with many
different e-machine computer systems. The power supplies used in most
e-machines are totally inadequate to provide the power needed to run
more than one or two external USB devices. Use an externally powered USB
hub if you want to add USB devices to any e-machines computer. It'll
save you the cost of having to replace your power supply - about $125 at
my shop.

Good luck
.

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