In my case some HP laptop. HP took the unit to their service and cured it by destroying the laptop. No more problem.
What was it? A bum bios. HP can't fix that one (except by the method they used?)
Bob
Having just purchased a replacement WD external hard drive I find that I cannot first boot my Windows XP (SP3) without unplugging the hard drive. Having to boot the computer and then remember to connect the external drive is a pain.
Can anybody help?
Many thanks.
Colin

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