I'm trying to connect an old USB 1.1 device, specifically a vintage embroidery machine, to a modern Windows system, but it keeps crashing and goes into a boot loop during enumeration. The system briefly recognizes the device before rebooting. Is there a way to slow down or intercept the USB handshake to prevent the device from resetting before a virtual machine or driver can take over? I'm looking for alternatives to buying a 20-year-old PC that hasn't been updated. The device connects with a USB to USB-B cable, and the problem occurs on both USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
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It sounds like the compatibility issue might be due to the device's age. While USB ports are backward compatible, sometimes older devices have quirks that newer systems can't handle well. I recommend checking the Reliability History for any clues about what could be causing the crash. You could also look into the event viewer for more specific error messages.
Using a new USB cable won't help if the device itself is the problem. You're dealing with a USB 1.1 peripheral, which is potentially incompatible with modern systems. That's why you might need to resort to an older computer that can handle it better.
Do you have a PCIe slot available? If so, getting a PCIe USB card might be a solution! You can pass that card directly to your virtual machine, completely bypassing the host OS, which might help in getting your device recognized without crashing.
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