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By giles584 on Oct 26, 2008

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My usb port is not powerful enough for my 320 external hard drive is there anything i can do ?
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Oct 28, 2008

- Purchased a powered USB hub but now cannot find the software !!
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Posted by WeListen2You on Oct 26, 2008

well..there are powered usb hubs that might work. check the ext hard drive for usb current needs, and then find a hub that mtches that..

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As suggested, se a powered USB hub, like the following ones :

4-Port USB 2.0 Switchable Hub, 2 PC's Share 4 Devices

4-Port Mini USB 2.0 Hub, AC Powered

7 Port USB 2.0 Hub Self Powered (w/Power Supply)

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if you are on xp or vista, should be included..if not, go to the maker of the hub, and get drivers there..

provide the maker, and we can help that too

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