Win98se won't load while USB modem connected

[tonydd]

I have to disconnect the modem USB lead from the computer for Win98se to load. Ditto for external hard drive.

They are OK if I plug them in after windows has loaded.

Is this a common thing and is there a solution that would enable me to leave the devices connected?

Thanks

 

[stduc]

Check you don't have either "USB devices" or "other devices" selected as bootable in the BIOS.

But some machines, especially Dells seem to be prone to this annoying 'feature'.

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[se2000]

You may want to get a usb 2.0 card and try booting wit the devices on them