Windows Vista and USB devices (external HDD)

quarryman · 30-06-2008 10:42PM #1

Vista doesn't seem to recognise my external HDD. It works fine with another computer but not this one.

If I uninstall the USB drivers and let them re-install after windows restart then it will work for a short period of time.

Then all of sudden it will disapear from My Computer then re-appear, very weird. This is fresh install of Vista so there couldn't be any software conflicts.

Any ideas?

Capt'n Midnight · 01-07-2008 12:28AM

if it's a fresh install then get patching, lots of things were fixed

quarryman · 01-07-2008 08:34AM

bang up to date unfortunately. SP1 and all updates.

GreenHell · 01-07-2008 08:36AM

What kind of hard drive is that?

I had a seagate that used to do the same thing.

quarryman · 01-07-2008 09:40AM

yeah I just tried a Western Digital external drive and it worked perfect.

Its a Keops that I got off Pixmania, it has video out and a remote but also works as an external drive.

Since the Western Digital works then I have to assume Vista is just incompatible with the Keops drive.

Pretty annoying as its worked perfect on my other Dell Vostro running windows.

I reckon it might be general USB issue though as my ipod doesn't work with Winamp anymore.

Capt'n Midnight · 01-07-2008 09:55PM

quarryman wrote: »

bang up to date unfortunately. SP1 and all updates.

Try different USB ports or get a powered USB hub in case the drive isn't getting enough power

Windows Vista and USB devices (external HDD)

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