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usbhanging
About this tag
The usbhanging tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues where connecting a USB device causes the system to freeze or hang. In a recent thread, a user reported that attaching an external SSD to a Windows 11 Pro computer results in the system hanging, both in normal Windows mode and Command Mode. The SSD works fine when connected to a router. Discussions focus on troubleshooting USB-related hangs, including driver conflicts, power management settings, or hardware compatibility. Solutions may involve checking USB controllers, updating drivers, or testing with alternative operating systems like Linux. The tag is relevant for users experiencing system freezes specifically triggered by USB device connections.
I have Windows 11 pro OS .
Until rtecently I have had a Crucial external SSD connected to mt Router, which I used for data trasnfer between several computers.
I have now dispensed with this method of sharing data and wish to use the external SSD on one of my Windowss 11 computers.
When I...