Works great on windows 7 PC. However, after ~5 min after shut down it will reboot my computer back on. Only happens since I got adapter...why ?
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Most likely has to do with settings for USB inside Advanced Power Settings that you can change starting inside Control Panel--Power Settings--Advanced Power Settings
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I have it connected through the holder and not directly from the stick. I have no idea if this matters... but i have not experienced your issue. When I turn off my computer, the light on the stick remains on for about a minute and turns off. Hope this helps.
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I have this adapter running on a Win 7 PC and so far no reboots. You can try checking in your BIOS settings at boot up to see if you system is set for "wake via USB" this may be causing a reboot
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Odd. I have windows 7 also. Might try unhooking it and re-install. Also call your internet provider and see if they might help.
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Unplug the power adapter from unit, leave it unplugged for about 5 mins and plug it back in. This procedure has worked for me
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i received two DOA(video card dead on arrival) blank screen when pc was powered.i tried other similar video cards same specs and had no issue,avoid if possible.and my pc is xp dont know if it works for win 7
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I guess I am the odd man out in this one. I love mine. Works good. Are you sure you got a good charge? When the unit is charging you get a visual indication on the screen that it is being charged. If you do not then maybe the connection to your power source is not seeded correctly. I plug mine into a usb port on my windows7 desktop, it recognizes it and starts charging right away.
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don't worry. it works fine!!my hub delievered today and tried just a few min. ago. works great with Windows 7 and is very compact. love it!
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My PTouch works fine with the adapter. I leave it connected all time and leave it on while using and allow the auto shutdown turn the unit off.
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I bought this a few months back and used it with both IDE and SATA and it worked for me. I would say you may have gotten a bad one and just send it back. I'm running Win7 and only tried it only desktop. If I had more money to spend I would get one with out a power cord.
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I have the USB version of this adapter and am running Windows 8.1. It works fine but does require that the drivers be installed from StarTech. Once I downloaded and installed the latest drivers, I have had no issues with the adapter. One thing to also consider is they recommend updating your display drivers to the latest version. Make sure you do that as well.
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Hello Mr. Tissier, you said that you didn't have any problems with Windows 7 as long as I get an A-B Y cable with 2 USB plugs. I order one from Cables to Go and plan to use it with my Dell Inspiron Netbook. Should I be okay with that? I would appreciate your response. Thank you.
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Hi. Does this prodeuct work with Windows 7 running on 64-bit? Would I have to download additional drivers? thanks.
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don't worry. it works fine!! my hub delievered today and tried just a few min. ago. works great with Windows 7 and is very compact. love it!
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Sorry, I am unaware that we have this issue since I purchased it for my work location. I can state that the computers at my location are no more than three yeats old and this was specifically purchased for use on a Windows 7 laptop.
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When I plugged mine into my Win 7 PC the drivers were automatically downloaded. It did take a couple of minutes of searching before Windows found them but I didn't have to do anything myself. I don't know where to find the drivers if Windows can't find them for you.
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I just tested this with Windows 7 Pro, 64 bit and it works flawlessly using 1.02 driver. Make sure you install the driver as administrator and you should have no problem. The issues reported by other relates to mechanical issues and not software. Sounds like they may have a defective unit.
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My AC adapter just failed. I've had this netbook for about 3 weeks. My computer was connected to the power cord the whole time and i didn't even notice the adapter was off until the computer turned off due to lack of power. The adapter was cool to the touch and there was no physical damage either. Following this thread's advice i unplugged cord from the brick and threw the whole thing in the freezer. And IT WORKED, the blue light came back on and its charging now. I don't know if and when the power will fail again so I'm very nervous about making sure I back up all my files while i have power just in case the adapter fails permanently and I have to wait weeks, if not months, for another adapter. My AC adapter just failed. I've had this netbook for about 3 weeks. My computer was connected to the power cord the whole time and i didn't even notice the adapter was off until the computer turned off due to lack of power. The adapter was cool to the touch and there was no physical damage either. Following this thread's advice i unplugged cord from the brick and threw the whole thing in the freezer. And IT WORKED, the blue light came back on and its charging now. I don't know if and when the power will fail again so I'm very nervous about making sure I back up all... » Read More My AC adapter just failed. I've had this netbook for about 3 weeks. My computer was connected to the power cord the whole time and i didn't even notice the adapter was off until the computer turned off due to lack of power. The adapter was cool to the touch and there was no physical damage either. Following this thread's advice i unplugged cord from the brick and threw the whole thing in the freezer. And IT WORKED, the blue light came back on and its charging now. I don't know if and when the power will fail again so I'm very nervous about making sure I back up all my files while i have power just in case the adapter fails permanently and I have to wait weeks, if not months, for another adapter. « Show Less
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I'm running Windows 8.1 and it is definitely plug-n-play with that. No restart required, just plug in and eject as needed. My wife runs Windows 7 on her older machine and it definitely works on that as well.
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windows 8 is still in it's nascent stage - i installed and later uninstalled as nothing 'd be done in the present form.....too young for an OS satisfied with win 7 HP after removing the bloatware works great anyone know if i'd use a external battery pack for long use ? please advise