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External hard drive problem
I am running Vista home prem(32-bit),when it's on i can connect , by usb a
freecom external drive.It is recognised and i can use it with out any problems.But if i was to restart the machine after a software install, the machine freezes during the reboot.If i disconnect the hard drive and switch off the machine,then restart it , it works fine going to the welcome screen.The same problem occurs when i have a printer connected by usb(works fine when connected after the welcome screen). I've checked the drivers for both devices and i've been told my external hard drive & printer wouldn't work as they do if they weren't installed properly.Is this a problem with vista or have i done something thats causing this to happen.It's getting to be a pain having to disconnect the ext hd & printer every time i have to reboot the machine,anybody help |
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External hard drive problem
It may be a compatibility (hardware) problem, not a Vista problem at all. I
have one particular USB flash drive that, if it's plugged in, the computer freezes up and won't boot up or restart. If I remove it, no problem. It's just the one drive, so I've learned not to leave it plugged in. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "baza66" wrote in message ... I am running Vista home prem(32-bit),when it's on i can connect , by usb a freecom external drive.It is recognised and i can use it with out any problems.But if i was to restart the machine after a software install, the machine freezes during the reboot.If i disconnect the hard drive and switch off the machine,then restart it , it works fine going to the welcome screen.The same problem occurs when i have a printer connected by usb(works fine when connected after the welcome screen). I've checked the drivers for both devices and i've been told my external hard drive & printer wouldn't work as they do if they weren't installed properly.Is this a problem with vista or have i done something thats causing this to happen.It's getting to be a pain having to disconnect the ext hd & printer every time i have to reboot the machine,anybody help |
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External hard drive problem
Surely "learning not to leave it plugged in" skirts round the issue i'm
having.After the welcome screen , the Hard Drive and the printer both work properly when connected via usb.I ran xp with them connected before and never had a problem with the machine,i've upgraded the drivers.If it works ok when Vista is running,but freezing during reboots and starts(does not freeze when rebooting or starting with XP) does this suggest there is something missing from the Vista programming that causes the machine to freeze.I thought if it was a compatibilty issue the external hard drive wouldn't open up or be recognised , i can view photo's that i stored and play music as well ,the same can be said about the printer it is recognised as well "Richard G. Harper" wrote: It may be a compatibility (hardware) problem, not a Vista problem at all. I have one particular USB flash drive that, if it's plugged in, the computer freezes up and won't boot up or restart. If I remove it, no problem. It's just the one drive, so I've learned not to leave it plugged in. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "baza66" wrote in message ... I am running Vista home prem(32-bit),when it's on i can connect , by usb a freecom external drive.It is recognised and i can use it with out any problems.But if i was to restart the machine after a software install, the machine freezes during the reboot.If i disconnect the hard drive and switch off the machine,then restart it , it works fine going to the welcome screen.The same problem occurs when i have a printer connected by usb(works fine when connected after the welcome screen). I've checked the drivers for both devices and i've been told my external hard drive & printer wouldn't work as they do if they weren't installed properly.Is this a problem with vista or have i done something thats causing this to happen.It's getting to be a pain having to disconnect the ext hd & printer every time i have to reboot the machine,anybody help |
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External hard drive problem
I have three boxes running Vista and none will boot when there is a USB
drive first plugged in. I have to enter the BIOS setup during boot and change the boot device order to either remove the USB drive from the sequence or put it after the HD, the desired boot device. After that adjustment is saved, the machines will boot correctly until the next time the drive is inserted. Removing it causes no problems. On the other hand, my notebook will boot correctly whether a USB device is inserted or not. So, no guarantee that is your issue but perhaps worth checking. Tom MSMVP 1998-2007 "baza66" wrote in message ... I am running Vista home prem(32-bit),when it's on i can connect , by usb a freecom external drive.It is recognised and i can use it with out any problems.But if i was to restart the machine after a software install, the machine freezes during the reboot.If i disconnect the hard drive and switch off the machine,then restart it , it works fine going to the welcome screen.The same problem occurs when i have a printer connected by usb(works fine when connected after the welcome screen). I've checked the drivers for both devices and i've been told my external hard drive & printer wouldn't work as they do if they weren't installed properly.Is this a problem with vista or have i done something thats causing this to happen.It's getting to be a pain having to disconnect the ext hd & printer every time i have to reboot the machine,anybody help |
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