Only on some mainboards. I had the problem with an old emachine, but on a real computer there was no problem with the card reader. On Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:20:19 -0600, you wrote: >No, Windows XP is funny about stuff like that. My card reader can prevent >Windows from starting if I fail to disconnect it before rebooting my >computer. This is a common problem. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Chris Hill" <chill000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 8:45 PM >Subject: [bookport] Re: disabling the bookport launcher from startup > > >>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 >> >> >> >> > > >