configure the BIOS for the USB ports. See if another setting allows the
boot. Most likely the new system is USB 2. If the printer is more than 5
years old it most likely only supports USB 1 which might be the conflict.

Also make sure you have all the USB patches for Vista. If you are running
SP2 you should be good.

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Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
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http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1

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"betheredge" wrote in message
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i have a new system which is the ultimate and although my brother
printer will work, the system will lock up on start up. i have to
unplug the usb on start up or the system will lock up on the dell logo
screen.


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betheredge