This is a long shot but go to Device Manager and choose the properties of
the USB ports in question.
Choose the Power Management Tab and deselect Allow the Computer to Turn off
To Save Power.
Bob J.
Guam U.S.A.
At05:37 PM 1/31/2006, Lou wrote the following message:
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>I have a couple of external HDs connected via USB 2.0. Often they
>disappear from the system and I have problems bringing them back on line.
>
>I change the location of the USB cable, even to the main USB ports in
>the main board, with no joy.
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Lou
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