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The thread discusses ongoing issues with an HP All-in-One desktop running Windows 8, specifically regarding external drives not being recognized at startup but working after unplugging and reconnecting. The original poster seeks advice on fixing this problem. A respondent suggests the issue might be due to faulty USB connections and recommends trying a different USB port. The overall tone is troubleshooting-oriented, focusing on resolving external drive detection problems.

wetibbe

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I have an HP 20 All in One desk top. I use two HP Pocket Media external drives, plugged into USB.

Suffice it to say that there have been many Win8 updates in the year I have had it. And changes with some other problems too. Mysterious things happen from week to week, month to month. Some have been remedied and some have never been remedied and couldn't be in the past. Some mysteriously cured themselves with time probably due to Microsoft fixes and updates.

One that is persistent is that when I boot up it won't recognize my "F" drive an HP Pocket Media external plug in. When I unplug it and plug it back in it then recognizes. Not a big deal but a little bit annoying.

Can I fix it and how ?
 

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........... When I unplug it and plug it back in it then recognizes................

First and only thought came to my mind is faulty USB connection.
Try using another USB port.

davidhk129

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........... When I unplug it and plug it back in it then recognizes................

First and only thought came to my mind is faulty USB connection.
Try using another USB port.
 

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