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Question

compatibility of usb hub with Win 7

Jul 26, 2013 5:36AM PDT

I previously posted on my inability to boot to Win 7 with Nexxtech 03A10 7-port usb 2.0 hub connected. It appears there is a basic problem with the mob of this Pavilion computer. I found some info indicating this device was only compatible with Win XP; the vendor failed to tell me this, I had assumed he would. Maybe he didn't know either.

So I acknowledge I must purchase a new usb hub.

But how do I ensure my next hub purchase is compatible with my HP Pavilion desktop? There is no mention of os's on the websites, only PC and/or Mac. I cannot afford to waste more money on dubious computer peripherals. Any input as to what (brands) to look for would be appreciated.

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Clarification Request
I've rarely found a bad hub. HOWEVER
Jul 26, 2013 5:38AM PDT

I've lost track of front USB ports that fail in too many ways. So try it one more time but on an rear USB 2.0 port.
Bob

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Jul 26, 2013 7:20PM PDT

Belkin 4-Port USB Ultra-Mini Travel Hub will solve your problem and it is compatible with Windows 7

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Sorry no it didn't
Jul 27, 2013 7:23PM PDT

It's one of my really old desktops with the incorrect USB wiring and only a few things work on the front ports (mouse for example.) Use the rear port and it's good.
Bob

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rearly connected
Jul 29, 2013 8:08AM PDT

I have this Nexxtech 7-port hub connected to a rear usb 2.0 port, to no avail. The fact that it will not boot to windows, but works when connected after boot up suggests that incompatability is the issue here. Am searching for usb 2.0 hub by better manufacturer.

Thanx.

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At the office we have a dozen hubs with a dozen names.
Jul 29, 2013 9:08AM PDT

Today these are fungible and in over a decade no driver hunts here.
Bob

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Jul 30, 2013 5:26AM PDT

What you say makes much sense. I may just have a Nexxtech lemon here (not meant to disparage this company). Grin
The front USB's work for other peripherals e.g. b/u drive. Confused
I prefer an AC powered hub to cover any power hungry devices in the future. I am still perplexed that other than preventing booting to Win 7, it works normally.

As an aside, the green sound output jack on the rear panel has suddenly stopped functioning. In fact, have speakers connected to a front jack. Plain
Another reason to get the old dell 5150 functioning as a backup computer.

I am now starting a special savings account for the purchase of my next new desktop, as it seems this Pavilion may be entering the croak phase.

Thanx again for your input. Grin

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preventing booting to Win 7 (clue?)
Jul 30, 2013 5:34AM PDT

My last HP (literally!) would not boot to Windows when many things were in the USB port. A bit of research tracked it down to a flaw in the BIOS HP sourced for this model. The name was "InSyde" and HP made it clear they had no means to correct the flaw.

Keep in mind that it was not a flaw in the handful of smart phones, usb drives and hubs in this case.
Bob

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expected
Aug 7, 2013 7:26AM PDT

Thanx for your input.
Refusal to correct a design error seems rampant in the home computer business. Angry
But people put up with it. Confused

Cry

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cont'd
Aug 7, 2013 7:31AM PDT

I will consign this nexxtag hub to use with my Win XP computer, if I can get to work in this brave new world.
Meanwhile I think a Belkin product would likely be the best choice, although they never compatibility wiyh Win 7 OS.

Thank you all for your input.
"Let the buyer beware"