How to stop Check Disk running automatically?

[Bob S]

If I start up my computer when I have a USB drive connected,
maybe half the time check disk starts running automatically
to check the USB drive. I can stop it if I catch it in time,
but often times I'll hit the power button and leave the room
for a while. When I get back, ready to use the computer, I
have to wait for check disk to finish.

I don't want it even to attempt to run automatically. Is
there a way I can put a stop to it? If so, how?

Thanks.

 

[Bob I]

Windows XP only runs chkdsk on it IF you were mean to the drive and shut
it off with writes pending. DON'T do that! And chkdsk won't have to
clean up after you.

 

[Bob S]

Windows XP only runs chkdsk on it IF you were mean to the drive
and shut it off with writes pending. DON'T do that! And chkdsk
won't have to clean up after you.

I didn't think that I had been doing that, but I'll pay
closer attention in the future.

Thanks.