xp finds non-existant printer on startup

I've had some problems with xp on my new laptop, as it
detects 'new hardware'on start-up, even though there's
nothing new connected. This new device is apparently a
printer (I think I'd know if I had one) and xp asks for a
driver.

Of course there is no driver, as there is no printer.

The question is, is it possible to tell XP to stop
bothering me with this on every start-up? (Yes, I have
ticked the box with the option of not being asked again,
but XP is ignoring this bit...)

Thanks!

Oliver