USB HDD thinks it's USB 1.1 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Zweiblumen · 10-25-2010, 07:35 AM

Greetings,
I have this USB HDD that lately convinced itself that it was no longer USB 2.0 but USB 1.1. So now I get this message, "...device can perform better..", when I connect it to a computer. I have ruled out that it's computer or OS related as I have tested the drive on different computers running different versions of Windows.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it, before I trash it.

It's not an issue of data retrieval as the data is available else where.

Yours
ZB.

Lasereth · 10-27-2010, 04:43 AM

Have you tried a different enclosure and different USB cable?

Zweiblumen · 10-29-2010, 12:25 PM

This is still in the unexplained category. Last time I plugged it in then it worked like it is supposed to.
But I think it's time to request a replacement.

Yours
ZB.

Hektore · 10-29-2010, 01:25 PM

Fun related story, when I'm booted to windows my usb 2.0 thumb drive gets plugged into a 1.x port. I don't have any 2.0 ports. Despite this I still get that same "This device can perform faster..." message. When I click it it takes me to my hardware profile page which kindly informs me that actually I don't have any USB 2.0 ports (which I already knew). Makes me want to stab windows in the eyes.

10-25-2010, 07:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zweiblumen Insane Location: at home	USB HDD thinks it's USB 1.1 Greetings, I have this USB HDD that lately convinced itself that it was no longer USB 2.0 but USB 1.1. So now I get this message, "...device can perform better..", when I connect it to a computer. I have ruled out that it's computer or OS related as I have tested the drive on different computers running different versions of Windows. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it, before I trash it. It's not an issue of data retrieval as the data is available else where. Yours ZB. __________________ Sodomy non sapiens. : I'm buggered if I know

10-27-2010, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	Have you tried a different enclosure and different USB cable? __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

10-29-2010, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zweiblumen Insane Location: at home	This is still in the unexplained category. Last time I plugged it in then it worked like it is supposed to. But I think it's time to request a replacement. Yours ZB. __________________ Sodomy non sapiens. : I'm buggered if I know

10-29-2010, 01:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hektore Junkie Location: Greater Harrisburg Area	Fun related story, when I'm booted to windows my usb 2.0 thumb drive gets plugged into a 1.x port. I don't have any 2.0 ports. Despite this I still get that same "This device can perform faster..." message. When I click it it takes me to my hardware profile page which kindly informs me that actually I don't have any USB 2.0 ports (which I already knew). Makes me want to stab windows in the eyes. __________________ The advantage law is the best law in rugby, because it lets you ignore all the others for the good of the game.