Most intermittent USB problems in Windows XP
can be resolved by turning the power saving feature of the USB Hub OFF.
(1) Look at the hardware properties of your computer.
Expand the "Universal Serial Bus Controllers" + Sign
RIGHT CLICK on the first "USB Root Hub", then LEFT CLICK on PROPERTIES
Click on the "Power Management" tab
Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power"
Click on "OK"
Repeat these steps for each "USB Root Hub" listed under "Universal Serial Bus Controllers"
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