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Thread ID: 97909 2009-03-04 00:51:00 PC won't start with USB HDD attached Miami Steve (2128) Press F1
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753133 2009-03-04 09:40:00 Is there any quick boot option?
Try turning on Plug and play OS
Rob99 (151)
753134 2009-03-04 10:35:00 Not all BIOS like all USB devices plugged in on startup.

Friend of mine had a USB joystick that would hang his PC at POST if it was left plugged in
Agent_24 (57)
753135 2009-03-04 10:45:00 Umm have you checked to see if the main hdd is the bootdisk in the BIOS?

When this USB hdd is connected. If it hasnt got an OS on it, it may have been changed to the bootdisk.

If its not bootable (obviously it cant boot from it)

Also some people (on other sites) found that the USB cable was stuffed, and replaced it. Maybe the cable is faulty?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
753136 2009-03-04 21:17:00 Thanks for the suggestions everybody. I will do some more troubleshooting tonight (hopefully) and see how I get on. Miami Steve (2128)
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