Generic Host Win32 error... please help!

[Garu]

Hi,

I need your expert advice on this problem. I have read to many suggestions
but none of them seem to help. My system displays "Generic Host Process for
Win32 Services has encountered a problem and needs to close" when my 4 USB
Hub is plugged-IN. However, the error doesn't appear when the USB Hub is
unplugged.

I tried using the USB Hub on another PC and it works perfectly without any
error.

How can I get rid of that "Generic host..." error? Please help.

Thanks in advance,

Garu

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Garu,

General USB Troubleshooting in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310575

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Garu]

Thanks Rick, but this does not fix my problem.

My USB Hub works perfectly on other PC which has the same OS and software
installed. I have 6 USB ports on my system and I have tried every single
one with the USB Hub and same problem persists. Also, my HP All-in-one
printer works perfectly on any of the USB ports.

Any other suggestions?

-garry

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi Garu,

Have you uninstalled and reinstalled the USB controllers yet? Since you know
that a) the hub works and b) the existing ports work, then you (probably)
have a controller issue. The error message doesn't convey this very clearly,
but's what it's indicating. Also, are all devices the same USB level (1.1 vs
2.0)?

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Garu]

My problem was found to be on my FAT formatted Pendrive in the USB HUB. I
copied the data to my harddrive and formatted the Pendrive as FAT32.
Thanks Robert for your help.
-garry