Microsoft KB Archive/930092

= Windows Explorer stops responding on a Windows Vista-based computer when you try to open a file or a folder that resides on a Sony Ultra Portable universal serial bus drive =

Article ID: 930092

Article Last Modified on 3/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Starter
 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to open a file or a folder on an external Sony Ultra Portable universal serial bus (USB) drive (model VGP-UHDP04) that is connected to a Windows Vista-based computer, you cannot access the file or the folder. Additionally, Windows Explorer stops responding. This problem occurs after you wake the Windows Vista-based computer from hibernation.



CAUSE
This issue occurs because the USB port on the Windows Vista-based computer cannot detect the device speed of the USB drive.



WORKAROUND
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods.

Method 1
Disconnect the USB drive before you put the Windows Vista-based computer in hibernation.

Method 2
Disable hibernation on the Windows Vista-based computer. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Startvistastartbutton.jpg], and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) In Control Panel, double-click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options.
 * 3) Under Preferred plans, select the plan that you want to change, and then click Change Plan Settings.
 * 4) On the Edit Plan Settings page, click Change advanced power settings.
 * 5) In the Advanced Settings dialog box, expand Sleep, and then expand Hibernate.
 * 6) Click the menu next to Setting (Minutes), click Never, and then click OK.
 * 7) On the Edit Plan Settings page, click Save changes.



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.

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