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September 18th, 2000 18:00

Trouble with drop down menu

I`m recently having problems with browsing to a drive or folder. For example, if I open notepad, and try to open a file,it`s always set to my documents in the "look in" window. If I click the arrow,no new folders (drives) open up. I have to click several times to get a result. It is annoying. I recently installed an HP 8200e external CD writer, to a usb port.(wonder if this has anything to do with prob). I also just reinstalled the "C"drive files with my "Driveimage" copy. This should have cleared up the matter, but it hasn`t. I`m beginning to suspect it has somethoing to do with the added HP writer, or maybe the mouse needs some kind of adjustment???Any opinions?


















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  • Chancie86

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    Posted September 18th, 2000 18:00

    I've recently added a HP 9301 CD RW and it does slow down the drop down menu. Reason for this is because it checks for disks in your CD drives before it comes down. With 2 CD ROMS it'll take longer than normal.





    Dimension XPS T700r
    256 Mb RAM
    33 Gb Hard drive
    nVidia TNT2 Ultra w/ 19" monitor
    12x DVD + HP CD RW (10x 4x 32x)
    Dolby 5.1 Altec Lansing Speakers
    Intelli Explorer mouse USB
    Sidewinder Force Feedback + Freestyle Pro

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    Posted September 18th, 2000 19:00

    Thanks Chancie! I just put the unit on a switch. When I kill the power to it,my drop down menue works fine! Guess this is an unexpected "advantage" of an external USB unit!


















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    Posted September 18th, 2000 19:00

    Sure enough! Just unplugged the HP writer from the USB port, and now the drop down menues work fine! Problem is, how do I get my cake and eat it too? I want the CD writer plugged in,and want to browse efficiently too. BTW I have a Dimension 350. I mentioned the CD writer is an external HP 8200e to a usb port. Thanks! (service tag EDBT0)


















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  • Chancie86

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    Posted September 18th, 2000 20:00

    No problem there T-rex





    Dimension XPS T700r
    256 Mb RAM
    33 Gb Hard drive
    nVidia TNT2 Ultra w/ 19" monitor
    12x DVD + HP CD RW (10x 4x 32x)
    Dolby 5.1 Altec Lansing Speakers
    Intelli Explorer mouse USB
    Sidewinder Force Feedback + Freestyle Pro