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Default I just LOST my D: Drive off my XP machine's HD!

On 3/16/2021 6:55 PM, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Monday, March 15, 2021 at 11:33:44 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> ...
>> According to his endless posts, he should be able to fix his computer since it
>> is only one of his THREE degrees. We're constantly reminded of how smart
>> he is and how jealous we are of him.

>
> There was nothing wrong with my XP Machine, and the problem was probably due to an overtaxed USB Hub I was using.
>
> John Kuthe
>

Holy crap. You had too many things plugged into the hub, which is
basically a power strip. I'll bet you still paid that Computer Store a
ton of money to figure that out.

Sometimes something as simple as unplugging a few things and rebooting
points you in the direction of the problem. Oh dear, Mr. Computer
Engineer...

Jill