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Why does Windows 98 Second Edition lock up when a Firewire drive is disconnected?

April 26, 2017disconnected drive edition FireWire lock Windows

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Why does Windows 98 Second Edition lock up when a Firewire drive is disconnected?

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The Windows 98 Second Edition(SE) ‘IEEE1394 Storage Supplement’ installs a Safe Removal utility that allows you to safely stop a Plug and Play storage device prior to physically unplugging the device. This component also includes an update for IEEE1394 drivers to resolve other issues related to the ”surprise” removal of peripheral devices.