"Ritter197" <ritter197@verizon.net> wrote in message
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>I got a new 3800+ HP desktop computer and want to use it with the external
>80 GB HD which I have used before with a custom built CPU which I used
>before.
>
> When I boot up with the HP new CPU and have the external disk connected,
> the bootup takes forever. It stops and continues immediately to desktop
> once I disconnect the external disk.
>
> The same is true for shutdown. It just sits there and does not shut down
> until I disconnect the external disk, then shutdown is immediate.
>
> Another thing. Once I start up (and have the external disk disconnected to
> get to the desktop) and then connect it, I cannot see the external HD
> under Explore.
>
> I have to go to the Administrative tools then Diskmanagement and let it
> find the external disk. Once it does. I can see it in the Explore
> position.
>
> What causes this strange behavior? The external enclosure is fine. I took
> it to the computer shop, where I bought it months ago and they even
> connected it to their running computer and it was immediately seen.
>
> I am totally puzzled at this time.
>

custom built CPU, have Intel/AMD got anything the worry
about............please explain further.