Can't start computer

[dennisdean]

Computer won't start or do anything until I unplug the external hard drive I use for back up.

 

[Paul Black]

Hi dennisdean,

Welcome to SevenForums!

Computer won't start or do anything until I unplug the external hard drive I use for back up.

[1] So without the external HDD attached the computer works OK, is that correct?
[2] Does the external HDD work OK on another computer?

 

[TechnoMage2016]

Dennis,
That's not uncommon for a Windows PC. The bios is trying to boot your computer off of the external drive.
If you can't square that away in the Bios, then just remember to NOT have the external drive connected when you're booting up your PC.



I have just one flash drive, out of a dozen, that does that to me. I've done everything I can think of, except take a hammer to it, to make it stop wanting to boot my PC, and so far no go. So I just try to remember to Never have that FD plugged in while booting up.


Good luck Mate!
TM