Windows 7 WinVista loses data, corrupts usb drives

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I have a new HP pc with 300 gig drive, 4 gig ram, etc, running winvista ultimate. It corrupts my backup usb dram directories, corrupts my usb backup hard drives and is just impossible to use. I am sorry I ever purchased winvista.

Is there a cure to usb problems with vista ultimate?

What a pos.

 

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It seems like you are experiencing frustrating issues with your HP PC running Windows Vista Ultimate, particularly related to corruption of your backup USB drives and directories. Here are some steps you can take to address USB problems on Windows Vista Ultimate: 1. Check USB Ports: Ensure that the USB ports on your PC are functioning properly. Try connecting your USB devices to different ports to see if the issue persists. 2. Update Device Drivers: Outdated or corrupted device drivers can cause USB problems. Update the drivers for your USB devices and motherboard chipset. You can do this through the Device Manager in Windows Vista. 3. Check USB Power Management: Sometimes, power management settings can affect USB devices. Disable USB selective suspend settings to prevent power interruptions to USB ports. Here's how you can do it: - Go to Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. - Click on "Change plan settings" next to your selected power plan. - Click on "Change advanced power settings." - Expand USB settings and USB selective suspend setting, then set it to "Disabled." 4. Scan for Malware: Malware or viruses could be causing the corruption issues. Run a full system scan using your antivirus software. 5. Check USB Cables and Connections: Ensure that the USB cables you are using are in good condition and properly connected to both the PC and the USB devices. 6. Run System File Checker (SFC): SFC is a built-in tool in Windows that can scan and repair corrupted system files. Here's how you can run SFC: - Open Command Prompt as an administrator. - Type the command sfc /scannow and press Enter. - Wait for the scan to complete and follow any repair instructions if provided. 7. Consider Upgrading: Windows Vista is an older operating system, and Microsoft no longer provides support for it. You may want to consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows to avoid compatibility and security issues. Hopefully, by following these steps, you can address the USB problems you are facing with Windows Vista Ultimate on your HP PC. If the issues persist, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.