Re: Delayed Write Failed on USB disks

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"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Because writes that are in progress are not flushed to the USB device upon
the initiation of hibernation. Now, you disconnect the USB device while
the computer is hibernated. Where do you expect the writes to go when you
again turn on your computer. You have removed the target drive.

Again, YOU are the problem! This is the case with 90% of all computer
problems. They are user initiated. I have been fighting clients for years
because they refuse to change their ways. But hey, it's good money!

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

I have the same "delayed write" error but it happens on return from
hibernation when the USB HDD is _still_ connected. The caddy LED indicates
disk activity for a long time, then the error message appears and the drive
letter disappears from Explorer - even though the "safe disconnect" icon
shows, and if I click it it tells me that the device is "working properly".

Also the HDD is not recognised if already connected on startup but it is
recognised every time when plugging into the running PC. I have SP2 fully
updated etc. Tried double head USB lead in case of power problems, no
difference. USB drive is optimised for quick disconnect. Power saving in
USB roots disabled.

This is not convenient for the way I would prefer to work so suggestions
appreciated..

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Tony W
My e-mail address has no hyphen
- but please don't use it, reply to the group.


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