About this tag
Discussions tagged with external hardware on WindowsForum.com cover boot errors and USB device failures. One thread describes an 'Invalid partition table' message during boot and the loss of the 'Safely Remove Hardware' tray icon for disconnecting external hardware. Another thread involves a user experiencing BSODs and USB issues where only Microsoft external hardware devices (mouse and headset) continue to work, while a wireless keyboard and other USB devices fail after a crash. These posts highlight troubleshooting challenges related to external hardware connectivity, driver conflicts, and system stability on Windows PCs.
  1. N

    Windows 7 "Invalid partition table'

    I get this message during boot. If I click on "Enter", the boot continues normally. I also have lost the System Tray icon which allows you to disconnect external hardware safely. I've tried the bootrec command but it does nothing to fix the problems.
    • Nisko
    • Thread
    • boot bootrec disk management error external hardware partition recovery system tray troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. P

    Windows 7 End of my rope

    I cant say I've ever actually seen my BSOD, but Windows claims to be recovering from one. This has been going on for the last 4 months. This computer was built in 2011 mid year. I've been assuming that this is a video card issue due to it only happening when the graphics card is "intensely" in...
    • Prettz
    • Thread
    • audio bsod computer drivers dustin external hardware graphics graphics card hardware help memtest86 modding nerd pride pc build reboot restore point temperature troubleshooting usb issues windows
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  3. Lachshmock

    Windows 7 BSOD and problems with almost all USB devices

    Hi, a few days ago I was playing a game online with friends (Minecraft if needed) and my keyboard stopped working. It is a logitech wireless keyboard, so at first I assumed it was out of batteries. I got completely new batteries, but it didn't work even then. I then unplugged it and my PC...
    • Lachshmock
    • Thread
    • bsod device manager diagnostics driver issues error message external hardware game issues keyboard issues logitech malfunction microsoft network adapter safe mode system restore tech support troubleshooting usb visual c++ wireless keyboard
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)