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Level -> Computer question (7/11/2009 11:02:07 AM)

I've been using a wireless connection from AT&T, and every once in awhile (like now lol), when I turn it on, a message box pops up:

"Windows - Wrong Volume - The wrong volume is in the drive. Please insert volume CGU628A into Drive E."

If I try to close it, it pops right back up usually, but not always.

Any thoughts? And keep in mind, my pc knowledge, and skills, are just barely above that of a chimp.



MasterG2kTR -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 11:08:14 AM)

I'm guessing Drive E: is your DVD/CD-ROM drive. It seems to be looking for a specific disk for you to insert.

However, if you have you hard drive split into multiple drive designations you possibly have a drive that is beginning to show signs of failure.

A little more info from you might provide better feedback.



Crush -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 11:18:05 AM)

Or a USB drive or camera connection...



sirsholly -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 11:21:18 AM)

quote:

my pc knowledge, and skills, are just barely above that of a chimp.
my skills are at chimpanzee level. Wanna split a banana?



Level -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 11:21:24 AM)

Ah, that's part of the problem [:D], I have little info to give, which makes it difficult, I know.
 
I used no disk when installing the wireless connection, it simply was plugged into a USB port, and did its own loading. I tend to think that something may indeed be "failing", drive wise.... ugh.



Level -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 11:25:58 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Crush

Or a USB drive


Ok, the wireless plugs into a USB port, so maybe that's a problem?
 
Ah hell, I should just go get a new pc [&:]

quote:

holly said:

my skills are at chimpanzee level. Wanna split a banana?



[:D] Sure.



FullCircle -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 12:37:22 PM)

If you look on your shelf Mr Level you'll find volume CGU628A should be next to volume CGU628B.[8|]

but only if you are very organised!



CatdeMedici -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 12:55:23 PM)

It sounds like the "memory" still thinks there is some more data to be loaded and is acting like you did an aborted withdrawl from the USB port-
 
 
now THERE is a BDSM term for ya---aborted withdrawl.



NihilusZero -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 1:02:17 PM)

I'm no expert. Please take this into consideration while reading my thoughts. [:D]

Looks like it depends what your E: drive is. This appears to be the "volume" your computer is asking for. Considering that the device is built with an auto-installation (and no CD...meaning it doesn't appear likely to be asking for a disc), my best guess is that your E: drive corresponds to one of multiple USB ports you have and that the error occurs when you attach it to a different port than the one you originally installed the device on.

If I'm wrong, there are plenty of tech boards with people more knowledgeable who are dealing with similar questions:

Link here.




Arpig -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 2:04:23 PM)

I second NihilusZero's idea, the computer is looking for a drive it cannot find. I suspect what happened is you did not disconnect the USB drive properly the last time you had it plugged in, so the computer thinks it should still be there, but it isn't. Remember, computers are in fact extremely dense and dull-witted, they cannot figure things out without you explaining it to them in painstaking detail.



stella41b -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 2:40:15 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: Arpig

I second NihilusZero's idea, the computer is looking for a drive it cannot find. I suspect what happened is you did not disconnect the USB drive properly the last time you had it plugged in, so the computer thinks it should still be there, but it isn't. Remember, computers are in fact extremely dense and dull-witted, they cannot figure things out without you explaining it to them in painstaking detail.


Especially if the operating system is Windows - the village idiot of all operating systems.



Arpig -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 3:37:00 PM)

Litle known fact; "Windows" is actually an acronym:

Will
Install
Needless
Data
On
Whole
System



FullCircle -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 3:44:56 PM)

Well you learn something new each day.



Level -> RE: Computer question (7/11/2009 4:39:06 PM)

I appreciate the help, everyone.
 
It didn't do it just now when booting up, and the device is in the same port as earlier, so it beats me. Maybe I'll just uninstall it, then reinstall, see what happens.



DesertRat -> RE: Computer question (7/12/2009 5:31:02 PM)

~fr~

You wouldn't happen to have a thumb drive plugged into a USB port, just sitting there, minding it's own business, would you? My computer also gives me a message like that if I forget to unplug the external hard drive I use for synching my computers. It's the 21st century equivalent of starting a Windows 95 machine with a floppy disk in the drive.

Bob



Level -> RE: Computer question (7/13/2009 4:11:27 AM)

Hi Bob. A "thumb drive", is that about the size of a cig lighter, plugged into the port? If so, then yes, I think so.
 
I shouldn't have it plugged in when I start up, if that's the case, I do just leave it in all the time.



Lucylastic -> RE: Computer question (7/13/2009 4:35:20 AM)

If I leave a thumb drive in, my computer used to try and boot from it.. I had to change it in my bios to boot direct from the right hard drive.
Also had the same trouble whenI was swapping around drives n usb stuff,
Lucy




DesertRat -> RE: Computer question (7/13/2009 5:31:32 AM)

~fr

Hi Level and Lucylastic. Yeah, that's it, a USB flash drive, like the ones people often have on their keychains. Like Lucylastic mentioned, many computers will try to boot from such a device (including the more manly external hard drives) if it's found in a USB port during startup.

Bob



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