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Windows 7 - Disappearing Drive

 
07-17-2011   #1


Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
 
 

Disappearing Drive

Hello All,
I've had this problem for awhile, but here goes.
I have an HP computer its a few years old. I have two
optical drives on it one internal and one USB external.
For some reason the external drive sometimes disappears
from the computer. I can't find it anywhere then a few days
later it pops back up. I have tried replacing the cables and
checked to power and still the problem continues. I also tried
reinstalled the system and sometimes it works.
If anyone has any help it would be appreciated.

RalphG.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
07-17-2011   #2


ME/XP/Vista/Win7
 
 


Is the external drive powered from the mains?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
07-17-2011   #3


Windows 7 Ultimate 64x and 32x
 
 


Its powered directly to the power strip.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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