Why does Windows 7 find it troublesome accessing an External HD?

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  1. dothackjhe
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (desktop) / x64 (laptop)
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    Lomai said:
    Have you tried swapping the USB cable for the external drive with another?
    I did. The same problem still occured. .
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  3. SledgeDG
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
       New #12

    Did you try a different usb port?
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  4. dothackjhe
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (desktop) / x64 (laptop)
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    SledgeDG said:
    Did you try a different usb port?
    Yup, I did. Still the same. .
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