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Windows XP Pro will NOT boot unless printer is connected

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Wittyservant525, Sep 11, 2006.

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  1. Wittyservant525 Newcomer, in training

    I am looking for a way to fix my problem. I have 2 computers and want to connect both computers to 1 printer. One computer has Windows XP Pro and the other one has Windows XP Home. The XP Home computer will boot up regardless whether a usb printer cable is connected or not to the computer. My XP Pro computer will NOT boot unless the usb cable is connected to the printer. Is this a BIOS issue or something in Windows I need to change?
    Wittyservant525, Sep 11, 2006
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  2. Nodsu Newcomer, in training

    "Will not boot" means what? Doesn't power on? Fails to complete POST? Fails to boot an operating system? Windows boot process hangs?
    Nodsu, Sep 12, 2006
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  3. korrupt Newcomer, in training

    I think this could perhaps be because the pc acts as a print server. I have no experience with them or anything, but might be worth looking into.

    Regards,

    Korrupt
    korrupt, Sep 12, 2006
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  4. Wittyservant525 Newcomer, in training

    Will not boot

    I guess I should have clarified about will not boot up...it starts out fine, but then it stops when it starts booting into Windows.
    Wittyservant525, Sep 12, 2006
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