Your computer may stop responding, or you may receive a Stop error after you remove a CardBus USB host controller from a Windows 2000-based computer (891331)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SYMPTOMS

After you remove a CardBus universal serial bus (USB) host controller from a computer that is running Microsoft Windows 2000, the computer may stop responding. Alternatively, the computer may experience a Stop error.

Note This kind of device removal is known as a surprise removal.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

The Windows 2000 USB driver stack was designed before CardBus USB host controllers became available. The Windows 2000 USB driver stack was not designed for the surprise removal of the USB host controller or tested in this situation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/14/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kberrmsg KB891331 kbAudEndUser
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