attaching external hard drives crashes computer

[peperharow]

hi,

i've just rebuilt my computer with xp service pack 2 and all works fine. except when i attach either my maxtor external hard drive or my ipod, when it seems to crash the computer unless i wait quite a while (10 mins or so). sometimes i have to reboot and endure the same problem again.

is this common? and obviously is there a solution?

many thanks

[Spero-T]

There is a small section on how your usb port should be set up maybe this will help

http://www.directron.com/installusb.html

Check you PSU can handle the power requirements for an extra device..