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USB HDD not found - freezes W7
Hi All,
As per my specs I have an External HDD that works fine [checked on another computer]. I have plugged it into all the USB ports [front and back panels] and it is not found.
I have a keyboard and mouse that are USB and are working fine, if I move one of those USBs and use that port for my HDD it is still not found.
Also, if I try and unplug the HDD whilst W7 is on it freezes everything!
So there must be some kind of communication with the computer.
I have checked the USB list in device manager and there are no ! signs.
I have checked Disc Management and there is no sign of an external HDD
If I plug it in after starting the computer it does not find drivers or recognise anything has been plugged in.
It simply does not exist according to W7.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.