I don't know about your question, but your computer not starting is likely a problem with your usb ports. The second part may well have to do with the bookport. On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:09:55 -0600, you wrote: >Hi all, > >I have a feeling that when bookport launcher is activated and I connect my mp3 >player, nothing happens. Heres what happens: > >1. The computer is powered off, and I connect my mp3 player. >2. I turn the computer on. I end up having to unplug the player in order for >windows to start. >3. When windows starts and I plug the player in again, I did an experement: I >opened bookport transfer. Nothing happens. >4. I disconnect the player. I here the usual sound that means the bookport is >not connected. >5. I connect the player again: and close the transfer software. It stil won't >come up as a removable disk (my mp3 player, I mean). >6. When I disconnect and connect the player again, it will come up as a >removable disk, like normal. I am wondering, would the transfer software >somehow associate my player with the bookport? > >just curious, and thanks. >Tyler