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Author Topic: external hard drive problems  (Read 2031 times)

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becks78

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external hard drive problems
« on: June 16, 2006, 09:12:25 PM »
why do my external hard drive(buffalo) changing the letter everytime when i take the usb off or turn off the hard drive or computer?

Mr.Paul

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Re: external hard drive problems
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2006, 09:17:17 PM »
what letter? like the name it appears as in my computer?

homer



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    Re: external hard drive problems
    « Reply #2 on: June 16, 2006, 09:40:06 PM »
    do u have any other removeable drives or devices? ur comp may just be assigning the hd the next available letter.

    GX1_Man

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    Re: external hard drive problems
    « Reply #3 on: June 17, 2006, 06:28:28 AM »
    Windows assigns drive letters automatically when the machine is started. If you have a removable drive or drives, the letters can vary depending on what is plugged in.