Switching Users in XP - Club CDFreaks

steffche · 08-09-2005

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have problems (blue screen) when switching between users in Windows XP with service pack 2 installed.? My PC is up to date with the latest updates...and occasionally when wsitching between users I get the blue screen. Thje message is BUGCODE USB DRIVER.

Any Comments/advice?

ps. Please don;'t give me the obvious...'Dont switch between users"

pollushon · 08-09-2005

From what I understand this was a specific problem with the Media Centre Edition of XP, supposedly fixed with a patch released in SP2. Microsoft admits though that further testing is necessary. BUGCODE USB DRIVER suggests that a USB device is improperly installed, its drivers are incompatible or the power to the unit is lacking/faulty. Can you give a little more info on your hardware or any specific changes you've made recently.

steffche · 08-09-2005

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have had this problem since I built the PC and installed the S/W on it. I have a Canon USB printer and a USB ADSL modem Netcomm NB2. I have read elsewhere that it might be a USB power problem, but it happends even when the printer is turned off.?????

EyeForOne · 08-09-2005

hmmmm - that sounds like the ISP not liking the "switching" of User SIDs (Usernames and Passwords).

1st - it's a shame you're using USB for "networking" -- use CAT5 Ethernet Cable and a NIC (or Onboard)

2nd - USB is notoriously buggy and Hogs the CPU

3rd - There's a Registry tweak you may want to try to "sustain" the connection, while switching users (I'm assuming XP Home with FastUser Switching?? -- this was designed for DUN, but since DSL/ADSL uses PPPoE, a User/Pass is required and likely that RPC / RAS part of the MS TCP/IP stack)

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steffche · 09-09-2005

Thanks for that...I'll have a look tonight. I assume this will stop the message "There are other users logged on to this machine. Do you want to close the network connection...." or somehting like that anyway, when I switch between users? I wonder.

Ill see tonght anyway.

I am curious about the hogging of the CPU bit....why is it that certain ISP's issue you by default with USB modems??? Then when you ask for it to be changed there's a fee involved somewhere along the lines???

steffche · 09-09-2005

Also...just thought I'd add in that on the odd ocassion I get a blue screen with a different error message which mentions an ATIxxx file of some sort...so I can only assume this has something to do with my graphics card (ASUS 9250). I do know that my graphics card and some USB ports are sharing the same IRQ....16. I can't change it though...as it seems to be fixed. Do you think this sharing of IRQ could be causing a problem? I have disabled my two onboard serial ports and parallel ports to free up IRQ's, but somehow that doesn't seem to have made a difference.

ANy thoughts?

EyeForOne · 09-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffche

Thanks for that...I'll have a look tonight. I assume this will stop the message "There are other users logged on to this machine. Do you want to close the network connection...." or somehting like that anyway, when I switch between users? I wonder.

Ill see tonght anyway.

I am curious about the hogging of the CPU bit....why is it that certain ISP's issue you by default with USB modems??? Then when you ask for it to be changed there's a fee involved somewhere along the lines???

1 . yup

see the section "Fast User Switching and Internet Connection" Here

2. Because it's easier for them to help diagnose issues b/c they're idiots and mostly b/c it requires you to install their software ....ugh! (they say it's to monitor your connection a good connection - but it's really to track your ass)

EyeForOne · 09-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by steffche

Also...just thought I'd add in that on the odd ocassion I get a blue screen with a different error message which mentions an ATIxxx file of some sort...so I can only assume this has something to do with my graphics card (ASUS 9250). I do know that my graphics card and some USB ports are sharing the same IRQ....16. I can't change it though...as it seems to be fixed. Do you think this sharing of IRQ could be causing a problem? I have disabled my two onboard serial ports and parallel ports to free up IRQ's, but somehow that doesn't seem to have made a difference.

ANy thoughts?

yeah - sounds like an ATi driver issue - or just one of it's many Control applet settings. Could use DriverCleaner (http://drivercleaner.net/) and completely uninstall and Reinstall the Card ...which card is it? -- AGP or PCIe ?

I wouldn't want my USB devices sharing an IRQ with my VC

steffche · 09-09-2005

agp....Can I change it somehow?

steffche · 09-09-2005

Have done the change in registry to keep connection while switching users. I like this idea very much...I'll se how it goes.

Thanks again!

clanset · 16-02-2007

if you keep getting blue screen bugcode usb drivers buy a powered hub and plug your modem in that.your computer has a chip in it that regulates power takeoff from your coputers power in miliamps.modems can spike above the limit allowed by the computer so crashing you.i installed a power hub and no more problems

clanset · 16-02-2007

steffche dont bother with anything else trust me get a powered hub and plug your modem in to it

08-09-2005	#1 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Switching Users in XP <a href='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/ck.php?n=a13febf7&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE' target='_blank'><img src='http://adstats.cdfreaks.com/www/delivery/avw.php?zoneid=30&cb=INSERT_RANDOM_NUMBER_HERE&n=a13febf7' border='0' alt='' /></a> Hi everyone, Does anyone have problems (blue screen) when switching between users in Windows XP with service pack 2 installed.? My PC is up to date with the latest updates...and occasionally when wsitching between users I get the blue screen. Thje message is BUGCODE USB DRIVER. Any Comments/advice? ps. Please don;'t give me the obvious...'Dont switch between users" __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

08-09-2005	#2 (permalink)
pollushon CD Freaks Die Hard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Trapped in an OU by Group Policy Posts: 1,148	Re: Switching Users in XP From what I understand this was a specific problem with the Media Centre Edition of XP, supposedly fixed with a patch released in SP2. Microsoft admits though that further testing is necessary. BUGCODE USB DRIVER suggests that a USB device is improperly installed, its drivers are incompatible or the power to the unit is lacking/faulty. Can you give a little more info on your hardware or any specific changes you've made recently.

08-09-2005	#3 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Switching Users in XP I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have had this problem since I built the PC and installed the S/W on it. I have a Canon USB printer and a USB ADSL modem Netcomm NB2. I have read elsewhere that it might be a USB power problem, but it happends even when the printer is turned off.????? __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

08-09-2005	#4 (permalink)
EyeForOne CD Freaks Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 3rd Stone Posts: 336	Re: Switching Users in XP hmmmm - that sounds like the ISP not liking the "switching" of User SIDs (Usernames and Passwords). 1st - it's a shame you're using USB for "networking" -- use CAT5 Ethernet Cable and a NIC (or Onboard) 2nd - USB is notoriously buggy and Hogs the CPU 3rd - There's a Registry tweak you may want to try to "sustain" the connection, while switching users (I'm assuming XP Home with FastUser Switching?? -- this was designed for DUN, but since DSL/ADSL uses PPPoE, a User/Pass is required and likely that RPC / RAS part of the MS TCP/IP stack) Code: W i n d o w s R e g i s t r y E d i t o r V e r s i o n 5 . 0 0 [ H K E Y _ L O C A L _ M A C H I N E \ S O F T W A R E \ M i c r o s o f t \ W i n d o w s N T \ C u r r e n t V e r s i o n \ W i n l o g o n ] " K e e p R a s C o n n e c t i o n s " = " 1 " __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * --------------------------- "The world according to DRM Bozos" I am a consumer, I'll buy anything I am a sheep, I am cattle, I follow the herd I am ignorant, a dumbass, and I am a bozo... I am the epitome of the 'rank and file' I am your next door neighbor I am 95% of American Consumers I will consume you ---------------------------- "If the light in your head hasn't come on yet, I suggest you go get a new bulb..." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Last edited by EyeForOne; 08-09-2005 at 18:05.

09-09-2005	#5 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Switching Users in XP Thanks for that...I'll have a look tonight. I assume this will stop the message "There are other users logged on to this machine. Do you want to close the network connection...." or somehting like that anyway, when I switch between users? I wonder. Ill see tonght anyway. I am curious about the hogging of the CPU bit....why is it that certain ISP's issue you by default with USB modems??? Then when you ask for it to be changed there's a fee involved somewhere along the lines??? __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

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09-09-2005	#6 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Switching Users in XP Also...just thought I'd add in that on the odd ocassion I get a blue screen with a different error message which mentions an ATIxxx file of some sort...so I can only assume this has something to do with my graphics card (ASUS 9250). I do know that my graphics card and some USB ports are sharing the same IRQ....16. I can't change it though...as it seems to be fixed. Do you think this sharing of IRQ could be causing a problem? I have disabled my two onboard serial ports and parallel ports to free up IRQ's, but somehow that doesn't seem to have made a difference. ANy thoughts? __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

09-09-2005	#9 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Switching Users in XP agp....Can I change it somehow? __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

09-09-2005	#10 (permalink)
steffche CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 83	Re: Switching Users in XP Have done the change in registry to keep connection while switching users. I like this idea very much...I'll se how it goes. Thanks again! __________________ Gigabyte 8IPE775 Pro WD 160Gb SATA WD 80Gb SATA Pioneer 109XL DL Burner 1GB RAM

16-02-2007	#11 (permalink)
clanset New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Switching Users in XP if you keep getting blue screen bugcode usb drivers buy a powered hub and plug your modem in that.your computer has a chip in it that regulates power takeoff from your coputers power in miliamps.modems can spike above the limit allowed by the computer so crashing you.i installed a power hub and no more problems

16-02-2007	#12 (permalink)
clanset New on Forum Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Switching Users in XP steffche dont bother with anything else trust me get a powered hub and plug your modem in to it

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