Computer stops responding after unplugging usb device

[Guest]

this problem has been occuring in my computer ever since a couple of months
ago and its still around even though i've reformatted my computer. everytime
i unplug a usb device from my computer (ie. psp, thumb drive, mp3 player)
without using the "safely remove hardware" option in my system tray, the
computer stops responding after a few seconds. i am using winxp home with
sp2. any help would be appreciated. thanks in advance!

 

[Guest]

Go to Start/Run, and type DEVMGMT.MSC , highlight the USB Root Hub device(s),
Action menu, "Uninstall", then restart Windows, to find the device drivers
again automatically.

 

[Guest]

i've did what you suggested and unfortunately the problem hasnt gone away.
the computer still stops responding when i unplug usb devices from it without
using the 'safely remove hardware' option. if it helps, im currently using 4
out of the 8 available usb ports on my computer (1 mouse 1 keyboard 1
wireless adapter 1 printer).

 

[Guest]

Another common problem, especially with a lot of USB use at once, is power.
You may need to install a Hub with it's own power to accomodate all your
devices at once.
Sometimes the USB device has a Power tab, with a list of power requirements,
and available power.
start/run, type:
devmgmt.msc
Highlight USB device, Properties, Power tab.