Originally Posted By: Don Gaynor
Correct me if I am incorrect (Mac always did), but my understanding is... each time we plug in a USB device (including a BIAB Drive or zip drive) a new set of drivers are created. This can cause conflicts eventually and slow boot-ups.

Don, my understanding is that a new driver happens for one device when you plug it into a different USB port. In other words, if you unplug a USB device, you should try to plug it back into the same port each time. Difficult to remember without lots of labels, I know.


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