Wiseman,

That could be multiple things causing that. In order for me to better answer your question 1) what version of windows are you using 2) are you using the most up to date driver for your writer (USB writers have aftermarket drivers) that was downloaded right from the website 3) have you updated your USB HCI (host controller interface) driver? 4) have you tried plugging the drive into different ports (there is more than 1 usb controller on a system generally and sometimes a product will work 100% on one but not another.

Your best bet is definately to update all drivers then go from there. If you can give us that info then we will be able to better answer your question

J

Wiseman

Here are a list of possible fixes for your problem:

1) update the drivers and firmware for your drive from iomega.com

2) install the latest aspi driver from here

3) update windows with all possible updates except the language packs using windows update

4) try a different USB port

Those 4 repairs would fix any hardware/compatibility issues you may have. In order to fix any software issues you may have please do this for me:

1) hit start

2) click run

3) type 'msconfig' and hit ok

4) click the startup tab

5) post a reply here with the name of every item under 'startup items,' when you do that I will process the items and see if there may be something there hanging your system on shutdown.

lets uncheck: MSNIA, SSDPSRV,Hidserv, WildTangentCDA, TKBellEXE, ViewMGR, WinServer updtr, belt, updater, microsoft works update, system search, lex start, taskbar display controls

you may also want to view the posts on spyware as you have atleast 2 pieces of spyware on your system.

If you have any adverse effects because or these being removed try to check them one by one.