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**Deleted090308** · 07-09-2008, 11:46 AM

Hi,
The external WD's, for some reason, don't like power strips/surge protection.
Have you tried plugging it directly to the wall?
Also - try another USB cable.

07-09-2008, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
Deleted090308 Not... Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22,277 OS: Xp	Re: WD My Book 500gb not recognized Hi, The external WD's, for some reason, don't like power strips/surge protection. Have you tried plugging it directly to the wall? Also - try another USB cable.