> One other thing the OP can check is the USB root hub's power settings, > in win2k there's an extra pane in one of the USB devices that says: > allow windows to turn off this device to save power. Make sure that's > not selected. I checked the USB root hub power settings. It is set to NOT allow Windoze to turn off the USB power - so I guess that's not the problem. So it's still a mystery. -Mark -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist