Laptop won't start with HDD plugged in

Discussion in 'Software' started by Uli, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. Uli

    Uli Private E-2

    Hi

    This problem started about a week ago. When I turn my computer off and then on with the HDD plugged in it hangs on the final window before the desktop appears.

    The strange thing is this only happens when I have my external HDD plugged in.

    If I simply do a 'restart' or unplug the HDD everything starts up smoothly.

    I am using XP SP3.

    Thanks for any help

    Uli
     
    Uli, Jan 18, 2010
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  2. shnerdly

    shnerdly MajorGeek

    Check the boot order in the bios. Make sure it isn't trying to boot the usb drive.
     
    shnerdly, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. Uli

    Uli Private E-2

    Hi Shnerdly. Thankyou for your reply.

    I'm afraid I'm not very tech savvy. Could you explain to me how to do that?

    Thanks

    Uli
     
    Uli, Jan 18, 2010
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  4. Uli

    Uli Private E-2

    This problem seems to have been resolved by an Adaware scan - touch wood.

    It found a dangerous file hidden it said was hidden by a harmless one.

    Uli
     
    Uli, Jan 18, 2010
    #4

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