MM> Replying to a msg dated 11 May 13 13:32, from you to me.

 MM> Windows 7

i had to delay responding until i could find the original message since you
didn't quote any of it :?

anyway, uncle google found the following which may be of assistance... the
leading paragraph is almost exactly what you seemed to be saying in your
original post ;)


http://blog.tune-up.com/windows-insights/whats-blocking-your-external-usb-hard-
disk-or-thumb-drive/

or use this shortened form...

http://tinyurl.com/c7yjnt4


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