Copying files to a usb hard drive

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  1. Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate x64
       #1

    Copying files to a usb hard drive


    I try to copy files to a usb harddrive but windows just stays there copying forever. I tried the usb hardrive on another computer and it works fine. I am using Windows 7 ultimate x64.
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  2. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
       #2

    Connect the external, go to device manager, expand disk drives, right click on your drive and select properties. It should tell you if it is working properly or give you an error code with an explanation. While you are in device manager, expand USB at the bottom and see if you see any yellow triangles or exclamation signs by any of the entries.
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  3. Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I checked device manager and everything is working fine.
    Also when i cancel the copying it never really cancels unless i unplug the usb cable from the drive.
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  4. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Welcome to Seven Forums dallasjme. Does the USB hard drive work otherwise and shows with a drive letter in Computer?
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  5. Posts : 26,863
    Windows 11 Pro
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    All drive manufacturers have a diagnostic program. Go to the drive manufacturers web site and download the program and test the drive.
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  6. Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    Seems my computer just does not copy any file to any usb harddrive (seagate, hitachi, etc.). I tried the teracopy but it still does not copy.
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  7. Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #7

    Are you copying from the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports?
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  8. Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
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    p5bdkw said:
    Are you copying from the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports?
    from 2.0
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  9. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #9

    Have you installed the motherboard chipset drivers?

    You may also check whether USB is enabled in the bios.
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  10. Posts : 7
    windows 7 ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    dallasjme said:
    p5bdkw said:
    Are you copying from the USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports?
    from 2.0
    Still cant copy. I ran the mb chipset drivers.
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