John, since you are running an older version of BIAB, I wonder if you are using Windows XP. There is a known problem that occurs when you have connected too many USB devices -ever, not just what's connected now. You said you are running BIAB from the external drive. If you are on XP, write back and I can send you something to try. It will do no harm and might help if the other suggestions don't.


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