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Same thing as when I have them both in. Actually, that's how I diagnosed the issue in the first place. I removed both, then tried one, then tried the other. One works, the other freezes the OS at...

Shyster, I actually had the drive removed for several weeks. I just re-inserted it today to see if it would magically come back online, but it didn't. It all seems very strange to me. I understand...

Thanks Wise! Wasn't really sure where to place the post.

Although I can turn the drive ON after OS loads, the drive is not recognized and nothing happens. There are 2 LED's on the drive. One is...

I have an older custom built pc (5+ yo) and one of my removable hard drives is not booting.

Here's what happens... I start the pc normally, the bios screen comes up and all drives are recognized...

CM, thanks for the links. Hopefully, these will be friendly enough that I don't delete my entire drive LOL! I'll check these out in detail.

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Thanks guys! Well, it's pretty certain I won't be reinstalling this pc. Although I would consider doing that if only reinstalling the basic stuff to use it as a second pc once I build a new one (if...

That's a good idea! I'll start checking my devices.

Thanks!

Yep, that's the reason I'm here! I'm savy in many ways, but when it comes to the inner workings of my pc's data I'm totally clueless!

Sorta like a colon cleanse for pc's I suppose LOL!

Anyhow,...

"Guuud One" - as spoken by Steve Martin in "The Pink Panther"

One of my concerns in considering a pc build is exactly what has been brought up in this thread.

What are the general thoughts out there as to what peripherals will be affected by the change in...

Thanks again for the input. I really do look forward to utilizing this sites info and the counsel of its members. Incidentally, please do not look at my first post as criticism of the site. I was...

Rob, that's part of the problem. I don't know enough to even start picking components. It would all be a random mess. That's where my "menu" suggestion comes into play. I suppose it's somewhat...

First, let me start by saying that this is a great site and completely in the spirit of what internet sharing is all about. So, thank you for offering your knowledge and maintaining such a great...