External HD not working when connected to usb hub


  1. mecomc
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    External HD not working when connected to usb hub


    So I don't know whats going on with my computer, it is a Fujitsu T5010 Lifebook with Windows 7 Enterprise Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600. When I plug my external hard drive (WD My Passport Essentials, WD5000BEV) into a USB port it works fine, however when I plug it into my USB Hub, Windows intially recognizes it, but then it resets somehow and then a dialog pop up and asks to format the HD, this keeps going on until I disconnect the HD. Any ideas, suggestions, anything?

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  3. Antman
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    Is the hub (not the drive) self-powered?

    If you connect the hub to the same portas the drive, the problem occurs?
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  4. mecomc
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    Problem is fixed, for now.

    I basically removed the option for the drive to be indexed, and now it works.
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  6. Antman
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    Based solely on the frequent occurence of the problem described, I do not think that is a fix, but a workaround.

    In the end, if your problem is solved, it is a good thing.
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