Windows won't boot with USB stick attached

chrismox · 9 Nov 2006 at 13:56

I have a Memorex USB stick that, when attached, stops my PC from booting, always hanging at the post screen.

Removing the USB stick will allow the boot process to continue - not a huge problem but an annoyance nonetheless.

Any ideas why that might be and how I can cure the problem?

Many thanks.

chrismox · 9 Nov 2006 at 14:04

I'll check but don't think so

chrismox · 9 Nov 2006 at 16:06

Clarkey said:
my old pc did that with my ipod connected. Simple solution, unplug it. This has nothing to do with windows either so I don't know why its in here.

Well, excuse me.

chrismox · 11 Nov 2006 at 13:47

Thanks Mel_p

Interestingly, I have found a similar solution. If I connect the USB stick to one particular port, the boot will be trouble-free. All others seem to cause problems.

I have no idea why this should be but having found a solution, I guess the "why" is less important