I can use my external USB drive when I start the PC in Safe Mode. I use Total Defense Security, it has a snooze option I will try to use the drive when I put it in snooze mode.
I have just re-built my windows 7 machine after a harddisk failure. All seems to be working fine except for my external USB drive which locks up explorer and windows in general, only way out is the magic reset (even Task manager locks up). Any suggestions most appreciated.+o(