4 port usb hub

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support USB 2.0x. It needs to be
supported with an add in card.

"margie" wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

Thanks Dan, I dont quite understand. Are you saying a 2.0 version would not
fix the problem??? so what is an add in card??? thanks
--
margie


"Dan" wrote:

Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support USB 2.0x. It needs to be
supported with an add in card.

"margie" wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

Perhaps this *may* be relevant or helpful :-

USB Devices May Not Work in Windows 98 Second Edition
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/240075

Good luck

Mart



"margie" wrote in message
...
I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer
because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer
windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is
fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

=?Utf-8?B?bWFyZ2ll?= wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer
because he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he
did not have enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb
hub 1.1 version which works well. The only problem is that when
booting the computer windows 98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the
4 port usb hub and then it is fine and I reconnect it and all is well.
I was wondering do I need the 2.0 version or what can I do????

Where does the boot procedure stop?

Yes, you need to buy a add in card and open the case of your computer. The
add-in card must support USB 2.0x and must support Windows 98 Second Edition.
They are still out there. I bought one in New York City (Manhatten) at a
big electronics store there and it works great for me.

The following is an aside and may be of interest to some people. I grew up
in NYC or the City as New Yorkers call it and love to go and visit on
vacation when my funds allow and my folks still have a rental there and keep
a small spot in the back that they can stay when they check up on the
property. I usually stay with my friend Brian who now lives in Con.

"margie" wrote:

Thanks Dan, I dont quite understand. Are you saying a 2.0 version would not
fix the problem??? so what is an add in card??? thanks
--
margie


"Dan" wrote:

Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support USB 2.0x. It needs to be
supported with an add in card.

"margie" wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

Margie, agree with Ingeborg. Need more information about what is happening at
bootup. The machine is probably still looking for a PS2 connected ketyboard
at startup.
I am presently running a 98SE with a USB keyboard and USB Intellimouse
hooked into a 4 port usb hub with no problems.
This may work. Go into Devices after a successful boot and remove all the
keyboard drivers and let the machine redetect the keyboard. If you get a
message about not finding any .dll files they are usually located in
C:\windows\system\drivers or C;\windows\system32\drivers

Let us know if that works. There are a few more things to try.

"margie" wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

Many thanks to Dan, Mart, Ingeborg, Dlsayremn for all of your help. The
computer boots as far as the HP logo and then stops there. It is a HP
Pavilion 6611. Funny you should mention keyboards that is when the problem
started when he bought a new usb keyboard and didnt have enough usb sockets,
I will go into device manager and see if I can sort things out there. His
son just keeps telling him to buy a new computer but he says while this one
is going he is quite happy to use it and I say good on him. Many thanks.
--
margie


"dlsayremn" wrote:

Margie, agree with Ingeborg. Need more information about what is happening at
bootup. The machine is probably still looking for a PS2 connected ketyboard
at startup.
I am presently running a 98SE with a USB keyboard and USB Intellimouse
hooked into a 4 port usb hub with no problems.
This may work. Go into Devices after a successful boot and remove all the
keyboard drivers and let the machine redetect the keyboard. If you get a
message about not finding any .dll files they are usually located in
C:\windows\system\drivers or C;\windows\system32\drivers

Let us know if that works. There are a few more things to try.

"margie" wrote:

I have just fitted the above to my elderly neighbours older computer because
he needed a new keyboard and it had a usb connection and he did not have
enough usb sockets. I bought a cheap Prostat 4 port usb hub 1.1 version
which works well. The only problem is that when booting the computer windows
98SE wont boot up unless I disconnect the 4 port usb hub and then it is fine
and I reconnect it and all is well. I was wondering do I need the 2.0
version or what can I do????
looking forward to hearing any suggestions. thanks
--
margie

If the keyboard has been connected to the new hub, then change things around
so that it is connected direct to the controller port, and something else
goes through the hub.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"margie" wrote in message
...
Many thanks to Dan, Mart, Ingeborg, Dlsayremn for all of your help. The
computer boots as far as the HP logo and then stops there. It is a HP
Pavilion 6611. Funny you should mention keyboards that is when the
problem
started when he bought a new usb keyboard and didnt have enough usb
sockets,
I will go into device manager and see if I can sort things out there. His
son just keeps telling him to buy a new computer but he says while this
one
is going he is quite happy to use it and I say good on him. Many thanks.
--
margie

Thanks Jeff I will send my friend an email right now and tell him to do that
and if that fails will go over tomorrow and try the other options. thanks.
--
margie


"Jeff Richards" wrote:

If the keyboard has been connected to the new hub, then change things around
so that it is connected direct to the controller port, and something else
goes through the hub.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"margie" wrote in message
...
Many thanks to Dan, Mart, Ingeborg, Dlsayremn for all of your help. The
computer boots as far as the HP logo and then stops there. It is a HP
Pavilion 6611. Funny you should mention keyboards that is when the
problem
started when he bought a new usb keyboard and didnt have enough usb
sockets,
I will go into device manager and see if I can sort things out there. His
son just keeps telling him to buy a new computer but he says while this
one
is going he is quite happy to use it and I say good on him. Many thanks.
--
margie