Shell Hardware Detection Service Problem

[JoeM]

I am having a problem where when I enable "Shell Hardware Detection Service"
the computer hangs after the windows welcome login. It will show the
dekstop wallpaper for that user and will sit there for about a minute, then
will load. With this service off Windows loads normally. There are no
devices connected to the computer at that time.

System: Windows XP Home SP2

 

[Wesley Vogel]

If you do not need the Shell Hardware Detection Service for anything listed
below, leave it disabled.

[[This service will detect when an auto-play enabled device becomes
available. Auto-play devices include memory cards, digital cameras, Secure
Volumes i.e. Bestcrypt, and some laptops when inserted into their docking
station. Disabling this will also disable Autoplay in the CD/DVD tabs]]
http://www.computersecuritytool.com/Services_Shell_Hardware_Detection.html

[[It is reported that this service affects Autoplay, which is an extension
of AutoRun. The AutoPlay feature allows one to specify what application to
use for a certain type of media like data and audio CD (But also scanners
and cameras).

If the service is disabled then the AutoPlay-Tab will not be shown when
viewing properties for an AutoPlay device like CD-ROM/DVD. ]]
http://smallvoid.com/tweak/winnt/service/stuv.html#SHELLHWDETECTION

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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