xp pro SP3 will not run external hard drive.

oldmedic

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Feb 18, 2014
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750 G WD external hard drive, USB 2.0, the power lite flases, the drive runs sparaticly and if it is detected takes a very long time to load. running XP Pro SP3
 
Solution
The drive could be failing. Go to WD support site, they should have a drive test utility, run that on the drive.
Also check the drive with another computer to rule out issues with yours.