Bob is correct. I try to keep my devices in the same port so drive assignments persist and device drivers don't need to be reloaded.

Having said that, I have one peculiar USB 3.0 portable SSD drive that will NOT work unless I alternate it between ports each time! This drive has password-protect software on it, so maybe that's a clue.


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