Windows 7 - XP Pro + external Harddrive + no boot

I have a Pentium 4 with an intertal 200gb hard drive partitioned into equal
sized c,d,e drives, 2 dvds e&f also internal is a 300gb drive as I.

I also have a 500 gb external drive via USB as drive K

When the external drive is powered on the computer won't get past the "Blue
Screen" act's almost like it is hung up or looking for something on the
external drive.

Disconect the usb or power down the unit, the computer boots just fine

Any idea's

  Unknown replied...

Try deleting the external drive then power down, power on with drive
connected and let 'new hardware detected' install it for you.

  Ron Martell replied...

Check your BIOS setup for drive boot priority sequence.   Make sure
that only the CD/DVD (first) and hard drive (second) are listed,
assuming your PC does not have a 3.5 diskette drive.

If that does not provide a solution contact your motherboard's
manufacturer or check their web site for any tech support notes
regarding this issue and/or any BIOS updates that correct it.

Good luck

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