Interface Causing Blue Screen of Death?

Hey guys,

So I have a frustrating problem on my hands. I recently bought the Fast Track MKII. Well, every now and then I get the BSOD whenever there's a slight hang up with the interface. The BSOD actually happens quite randomly, so it's hard to pinpoint exactly what is causing it, but I am thinking the MKII is somehow messing something up. Here's the information of the most recent crash:

"Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name: BlueScreen
  OS Version: 6.0.6001.2.1.0.768.3
  Locale ID: 1033

Additional information about the problem:
  BCCode: 9f
  BCP1: 00000003
  BCP2: 867F0C80
  BCP3: 868E9330
  BCP4: 84F9EDE0
  OS Version: 6_0_6001
  Service Pack: 1_0
  Product: 768_1


Files that help describe the problem:
  C:\Windows\Minidump\Mini011411-01.dmp
  C:\Users\Nick\AppData\Local\Temp\WER-62259-0.sysdata.xml
  C:\Users\Nick\AppData\Local\Temp\WER781B.tmp.version.txt"


Aside from the BSOD, I also have something else you guys may be able to help me with. My computer, whenever the MKII is plugged in, uses the MKII for it's audio output (so the main volume controls control the volume of what's coming out of the interface). Every so often, it switches itself on me, and even when the MKII is plugged in, it reverts to it's regular ol' headphone jack. 

I don't know if this is the place for this, but this is all very annoying. Any help would be appreciated! 

Thanks!

Okay - thanks, man!

If anyone else has input, please share!

have a look at the IRQ's see if they are the same as the gfx card ones or network ones.. or anything that POLLS or is timing critical.

I've had an ozone myself for years.. but sadly have stopped using it due to m-audios inability to update their drivers for 3 months. Oh well, they won't be getting my money again.

SOME USB connected devices should not just be powered off or disconnected when finishing using.  You should use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" option to Stop the device BEFORE disconnection or power off.   

This may not fix them all but will help some.  In addition, on some devices if this is not used, the next time you try to use it, it won't work as the device status will be corrupted in Windows.  When this happens you have to connect the device (powered on) then go to the Device Manager and uninstall the "unknown device" in the USB section - RIGHT click on the entry for the device to highlight it and LEFT click "Uninstall" (do not uninstall the drivers unless you want to reinstall them too).  Physically disconnect the device, restart the PC and after Windows finishes starting, connect the device and Windows should detect and reinstall it.  From that point on, use the Safely Remove Hardware and eject media before removing.

I have an MAudio Fastrack Ultra 8R and I use that function before I power it off.