Problems may occur when you try to transfer files to or from a device that is connected to a USB 2.0 hub
Resolves a problem where a device that is connected to a USB 2.0 hub in Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 may fail or other USB devices on the same hub may behave erratically.
from Microsoft Support - Windows XP https://ift.tt/2Nn3IFy