I think you're mixing up hardware and software...(?)...a backup system that can also function as a external harddisk.
I'm guessing you've got this slightly backwards. Some of the external harddisks come with additional software to allow system backups. As mentioned, windows has a back up system to allow for this already so wouldn't be too worried about going for this.However, I read somewhere about a backup system that can also function as a external harddisk.
Unfortunately not installed by default as part of XP Home, and not included in [broken link removed]Windows XP comes with a that can be used for backing things up if you choose.
Usually this is a very bad sign. Find out what make/model the hard drive is (not the unit - the actual drive inside) and get the manufacturer's drive diagnostic utilities to check for problems.The external HDD is now making a clicking & squeaking noise every few seconds.
I dunno about this, I thought externals usually click when in use or least when being written to. Ive 3 at home, one was an expensive (at the time) maxtor with "liquid cooling" etc that doesnt click but the other 2 are from aldi, both circa 2 years old and have been clicking since day one and are fine, I wouldnt necessarily worry about it at the moment based on that.Usually this is a very bad sign. Find out what make/model the hard drive is (not the unit - the actual drive inside) and get the manufacturer's drive diagnostic utilities to check for problems.
Do you mean theres 2 USB ports on the external HD? If so one might be firewire, either that or it might mean the drive can also be used a USB hub as well, ie, you can daisy chain other USB products off it, lot of externals come with this functionality. But in both instances above the ports would be different then a main USB out port.BTW,there are two USB plugs on the lead and I am using the main one directly from the external HDD - what is the other one for?
Depends on the nature of the noise really. Some will make noises under normal use but if the noises change and there are other symptoms of problems such as mentioned above then I would start looking to run drive diagnostics to check if there was a drive problem.I dunno about this, I thought externals usually click when in use or least when being written to.
Maybe the noise is the normal sound of the drive working and it has stopped because there is nothing more to write?Thanks again. I've plugged both in now and the noise continued for about ten minutes but has now stopped.
No - it would be immediate. If the drive works at all then you probably don't have a power problem.Would it take that long for the increased power supply to register?
If you need more ports then it makes sense to get a hub and preferably one with an external power source option just in case.Perhaps I should just get a USB hub such as this one? [broken link removed]
Also, do you know how to back-up bookmarks in Firefox? If I have back up the browser, would it save the Bookmarks?
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