Mattman Thanks for the link to the Asus m/b. I downloaded all the VIA chipset driver updates that Pete mentioned, that will contain USB and...
The Great External Disc Saga Hi Mattman Thanks for the suggestions. Yes it does seem that something is poking its nose in because the ext...
Hi PeteC When correctly working with the ext. disc on an already booted machine and clicking on the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon it says...
Hi RocksterU & Pete C With the drive in question working normally, I went into the Policies tab and proceeded as suggested. I clicked on the...
Thanks for your excellent instructions. Using using RegSeeker etc I was able to eliminate all traces of Ad-Aware/LavaSoft from my computer,...
The Great Ad-Aware Hunt! Hi Rockster2U Thanks for the info. I'll report back to you after I've carried out your instructions regarding...
Hi Rockster2U Thanks for the tip. In Computer Management Services, Ad-Aware Service is indeed listed. However on clicking its Properties...
External hard drive woes Hi Rockster2U Windows Task Manager doesn't show Ad-Aware running, so presumably it isn't doing any harm (??)...
External HDD problem related to AdAware? Hi Mattman Thanks for the suggestions. I tried uninstalling my corrupted (?) Ad-aware prog by...
Hi mattman It's difficult getting details from Event Log because when I turn on my external drive the computer virtually freezes so I have no...
Hi PeteC phaseangle here Re: External hard drive USB problem How do I send you a screenshot or attachments regarding the above problem....
is there any backup software installed on that external drive Yes there is backup material which as I mentioned earlier I can access by simply...
My mobo is an Asrock 775VM800, COLOR="Red"]Hi PeteC Thanks for the suggestions. I brought on my external disc fault (by switching it on...
Hi PeteC Thanks for the suggestion of running System File Checker - Start > Run > sfc /scannow > Unfortunately when I ran this, and after...
Hi PeteC I've tried the obvious things like using different USB ports, and Scan for Hardware Changes, but it still won't allow me to connect my...
Hi My external hard drive used to appear immediately I switched on its power, or connected it via the USB lead. However recently if I do...
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