My computer shows removable device F or G whenever I boot up, but there are no usb devices pluged in. When I do use a usb device and want to safely remove it I never know if I should pick F or G. The only way I can get rid of this non-existent device is to go through the safely remove routine.

I am running an HP Pavilion laptop with Vista Home Premium.
Any help welcome.

Thanks.
Bob Meyer

Hi Scott,
My laptop is mod. # dv6725CA. I do not have any usb devices plugged in when I boot up other than a Microsoft wireless mouse. I just tried this with the mouse unplugged with the same results. This time when I rebooted my computer showed removable disc G. When I double click on G it tells me to insert device. I also have an HP 4240 printer plugged into another usb port but it makes no difference if its plugged in or not.

This glitch is more annoying than serious and it bugs me that I can't figure it out.
Anyways, thanks for your reply and greetings from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Can. where it is 2 deg. below freezing and trying to snow.

Bob Meyer.

Hi Scott, I've got it figured after many re-boots. It IS my printer that is showing up as a USB mass storage device even though I have no idea why. For months I have been using a 4 port USB hub and never had this problem. Two weeks ago I gave the hub to my landlord because I didn't really need it. My printer has been plugged directly into my laptop since then and it now shows up as a mass storage device or a removable disc.

I still don't know why but I can live with it.

By the way, I work for Encana Oil and Gas about 1400 km north of here. I say this because I know Encana has some oil rigs drilling in Texas right now. I'm home on days off now but e-mail me if you care to and I'll send you some pics from up north.

Bob Meyer
e-mail (eca_bob@telus.net