FaceOfFaith
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I have a strange issue with a couple of USB drives, they are both the same Seagate model and are self powered not USB powered. When I plug either of them into my desktop no matter what USB port (Front/Back or USB 2.0/3.0) it takes a while but comes up to be usable, then when I try to access them or leave them it become unresponsive to browse or do anything and then drops off with the error message USB drive not recognized.
I have plugged them into a separate laptop and they work perfectly fine and if I plug a memory stick into my desktop that works perfectly fine as well, just these 2 drives seem to have an issue with my machine. I also notice a strange issue when plugging in a drive, when the USB port of the cable touches one of the USB ports on my desktop the screen cuts out for a second and then comes back on, but once I get it plugged in the screen is fine. I am running Windows 8.1.
Could this be some power related issue causing this?
Any advice or ideas welcome please, I am hoping but doubt it is to do with Windows.
I have plugged them into a separate laptop and they work perfectly fine and if I plug a memory stick into my desktop that works perfectly fine as well, just these 2 drives seem to have an issue with my machine. I also notice a strange issue when plugging in a drive, when the USB port of the cable touches one of the USB ports on my desktop the screen cuts out for a second and then comes back on, but once I get it plugged in the screen is fine. I am running Windows 8.1.
Could this be some power related issue causing this?
Any advice or ideas welcome please, I am hoping but doubt it is to do with Windows.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1