(I ask "why" because W2K is seriously out of date and no longer
supported. It's entirely possible there are alternatives to using this
insecure dinosaur.:) It's likely to be the cause of this problem.
What feature does it have that you like?
A USB hub might be useful in this case.

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Subject: [PCBUILD] W2k Usbhub20.sys Headache
From: Peetie Wheatstraw <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, August 30, 2010 9:00 am
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> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:14:17 -0700
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: W2k Usbhub20.sys Headache

> Why Win2K?

Why not Win2K?

Why do you need ask? 'Tis an OS. No?

There are features of W2k that I like and will use. The system will be
multi-boot:
Win7 is installed and partially config'd on 1 of the (unplugged) HD's.

> Have a look at the Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility.
> http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/sb/CS-009270.htm

I looked and downloaded quite some time ago:

>>Driver updates from Asus and Intel have been repeatedly applied.

> A USB hub would solve the problem temporarily.

You recommend perhaps additional hardware?

 Peetie

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