Turning off my DAQPad 6016 causes my computer to reset

[NIDave]

When I turn off my DAQPad 6016 after a day of use it causes my computer to reset. I can only figure it is a driver issue however how can I prevent that as when I change the configuration of the 6016 I often turn it off just to be safe. Is there a patch file for this device? Does anyone else have this problem?
Thanks, Dave

[Sean_C.]

Hello Dave,

Thanks for contacting National Instruments.

If you haven't already, I would make sure to install the latest version of NI-DAQ (7.3).

Are you performing any tasks with the 6016 when you turn it off? What kind of tasks are you running for the day that the DAQPad is on? Also, are you getting any error before your computer resets? Or just a blue screen?

Please respond to these questions and I will be glad to help you resolve this issue.

Have a great day,

Sean C.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

[NIDave]

Sean, thanks for your reply, sorry it took me forever to get back to you but with the holidays and all its been crazy.

I am still experiencing the problem. In reply to your question I do have Ni-DAQ 7.3 installed.

When the problem happens it is after I run my VI that calls the DAQ, but the VI has been stopped. When the computer decides to reset I dont get a warning or even a blue screen it just goes back to the POST screen where it identifies my system resources as if its being turned on for the first time. It seems that the DAQ power switch acts as a reset switch on the computer would.

However I have been going back over my code and it seems I forgot to place a DAQ Stop on one diagram before I call the DAQ Clear Task so I am assuming it is not stopping first and that the clear will have no effect. I fixed my code and hopefully this will solve the problem. I will keep you posted as I will get back to using the device in the new year.

Thanks for your help.
Happy Holidays.
-Dave