Do you have Daemon Tools installed? Try uninstalling it.
I've just found that this solution that worked for me.
For about 9 months, everytime I plugged in a CD writer my PC (Windows 2000 Professional SP4) would recognise the device, begin installing drivers and at that point it would INSTANTLY REBOOT!
This has been true for three difference cd writers, including:
1. internal IDE - hp 8200
2. external usb - (a) hp 8200, ( lacie d2
3. pcmia - amacom baby combo.
My fix was to uninstall Daemon Tools, reboot (as part of uninstallation). I have just plugged in the lacie external usb cd/dvd writer and it is working just as it should.
John G. Dargie
