IPod mini causes Windows XP to reboot!

Within a second or two of plugging my new iPod mini into the USB 2.0 port, my Windows XP system automatically reboots.
* iTunes is running.
* system is Windows XP
* I didn't make any keystrokes or mouse movements/clicks
This happens EVERY TIME the mini is inserted.
* I have uninstalled/reinstalled the iTunes software.
NOTE: the install of the software from the CD works flawlessly (including ititializing the iPod mini)
** Suggestions?
** Help !

hey! mine has been doing that too!
pretty freaky hey!
can not believe how aweful this iPod experience is being,
I really did not believe all the negative hype about it, now i am experiencing it, it is terrible!

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