Computer crashes when I plug in a USB drive.


  1. Posts : 210
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #1

    Computer crashes when I plug in a USB drive.


    No Blue Screen, it seems the computer just dies, goes black, and restarts when I plug in a usb drive. The same behavior happened last night when I unplugged a usb game controller. Very strange. Any thoughts as to why this is happening. The computer boots up fine with the USB drive plugged in, and I can write to the drive, etc.., but when I plug it in, if the computer is up, it immediately crashes..
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 13,354
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #2

    Can you find anything in the Event Viewer that might help?

    Do all USB drives do the same thing, or just 1 specific one?
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 1,443
    Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64
       #3

    Hi musiclover7..

    I'm not that familiar with your prob.I'm pretty sure our seniors here are able to help you.
    But here's a link regarding the issue you're facing with now.
    Hope this helps.:)

    Prevent PC Crash (Hangs) on connecting / plugging USB drives or devices
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 1,360
    win7 ultimate / virtual box
       #4

    musiclover7 said:
    No Blue Screen, it seems the computer just dies, goes black, and restarts when I plug in a usb drive. The same behavior happened last night when I unplugged a usb game controller. Very strange. Any thoughts as to why this is happening. The computer boots up fine with the USB drive plugged in, and I can write to the drive, etc.., but when I plug it in, if the computer is up, it immediately crashes..
    I have seen this problem with computers using sub standard or old power supplies, how old is your PSU ?

    try check your PSU minimum requirements here
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 210
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Thread Starter
       #5

    The Computer and the power supply are both brand new. The Power supply is 450 watts. This is a computer I built for my Dad who lives 1000 miles away, and I am no longer visiting.. so.. will have to work around his schedule to address the issue. Will try some of these suggestions though, and let you know. Thanks..
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,360
    win7 ultimate / virtual box
       #6

    musiclover7 said:
    The Computer and the power supply are both brand new. The Power supply is 450 watts. This is a computer I built for my Dad who lives 1000 miles away, and I am no longer visiting.. so.. will have to work around his schedule to address the issue. Will try some of these suggestions though, and let you know. Thanks..
    well try get the make and model of him, possibly a cheap and cheerful that came with the case ?

    If so it's unlikely it's as good as the rated wattage claims and with a graphics card and a few peripherals on a high wattage cpu it's easy to get close to tripping it out ?
      My Computer


 

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