omega0684
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 11:19 PM |
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IT Help Please
Evening all,
i am having some problems transferring files. I have a Tb external drive that i am storing movies on but every time i go to transfer a file i get a
blue screen of death, says its dumping to a cashe and then comp restarts saying that its shut down due to a critical error.
it never used to do this, i have transferred files up to 10gb and its worked fine,
any ideas?
Alex
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Madinventions
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 11:22 PM |
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We'll need some more info I think...
Which operating system are you using? What make of external drive is it? What has changed since the last time it worked?
Ed.
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omega0684
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 11:26 PM |
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OS = Windows 7
Lacie Hard Drive
Changed: Nothing as far as i know, it hasn't been on for a few weeks but thats about it
Also to note, i have a protable HD that is 18 gb and i have no problem with that at all
[Edited on 7/12/10 by omega0684]
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MikeR
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 11:40 PM |
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Have you scanned the hard disk for errors? (and fixed them)
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Madinventions
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| posted on 7/12/10 at 11:47 PM |
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Ah... Is it a USB connection to the drive by any chance? If so, something as simple as plugging it into a different USB port can fix this problem.
You could also update all the drivers for the motherboard, USB controllers etc. Also, as absurd as it may seem, reinstalling the latest video drivers
(especially nVidia) can sometimes help. Doing these fixed this problem on my machine (AMD x6, Win 7 64bit, Iomega external USB 1TB drive).
Do a Google search for 'external hard drive windows 7 bsod' and you'll find loads of other people who have had the same problem.
Also see here
HTH,
Ed.
Mojo build diary: http://www.madinventions.co.uk
Solo music project: Syrrenfor http://www.reverbnation.com/syrrenfor
View my band website:
http://www.shadowlight.org.uk
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk/
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Madinventions
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 12:04 AM |
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You could also try taking a look at the Windows 7 reliability monitor. Click on the 'Start' logo thingy, and start typing
'reliability'. This should let you open the reliabilty monitor which will show any problems Windows has detected, and let you check for
applicable updates and fixes.
Ed.
Mojo build diary: http://www.madinventions.co.uk
Solo music project: Syrrenfor http://www.reverbnation.com/syrrenfor
View my band website:
http://www.shadowlight.org.uk
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk/
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Liam
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 10:01 AM |
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Somewhere in control panel is an option to disable the automatic restart on system failure. That gives you time to read the BSOD error message which
can be quite informative and help you nail down the problem.
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jossey
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| posted on 8/12/10 at 11:40 AM |
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Remove the USB drivers n reinstall em.
Sorted :-)
Dave j
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