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Thread ID: 94475 2008-10-31 02:11:00 External Hard Drive Problem willbry (1555) Press F1
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716189 2008-10-31 04:57:00 I had the same problem. In the end it was a USB hub not being able to supply enough power. I managed to get it going with one plug going directly into the PC, while the other hooks into a hub. seltsam (13470)
716190 2008-10-31 06:46:00 Step son could not get new camera to show on his laptop so I unplugged it from his 4 port usb hub and plugged it into the lappie direct and suddenly there it was gary67 (56)
716191 2008-10-31 06:58:00 Yup, not everything likes being plugged into a USB hub. Which is pretty stupid.

Thats the point in getting one
Speedy Gonzales (78)
716192 2008-10-31 07:27:00 Thanks Speedy and Seltsam. Before deleting all the USB controllers I think I know what the answer is from the repliesI. I've been putting both connections into a 4 port hub instead of separate USB connections. I suppose when you think about it, it makes sense, If you use a hub, all the power is still being chanelled into the one source. thanks a lot guys.
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716193 2008-10-31 07:45:00 Hey Bingo ! Have just tried both connections into separate USB slots and it works. Using the hub was my downfall. Thanks everybody who contributed. Another successful outcome. How would we survive without F1? willbry (1555)
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