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  1. SDR_98
    SDR_98 Guest

    Any help… when xbox external hard drive is connected the controller freezes and switches...


    When external hard drive is connected to Xbox the controller freezes and switches off. If Ext HD is not connected the controller works fine. Any idea as I cant access games on HDD

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    SDR_98, Jan 26, 2023
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  2. Hoskayra Win User

    Xbox and controller not working

    hello again Gus

    The fact that your controller stops unpairing and your games load smoother when your external hard drive is disconnected suggests that the external hard drive might be causing the issues you've been experiencing.

    Here are some possible explanations and next steps:

    Possible explanations:

    Overworked USB port: Connecting an external hard drive draws additional power from the USB port. If the port is overloaded, it might be causing the controller to disconnect and games to lag.
    Incompatible hard drive: Not all external hard drives are compatible with Xbox consoles. An incompatible drive might cause performance issues and instability.
    Hardware issues: The hard drive itself might be malfunctioning or experiencing hardware failures.
    Next steps:

    Test with another USB port: Try connecting the external hard drive to another USB port on your Xbox. This will help determine if the issue is specific to a particular port.
    Format the hard drive: Reformatting the hard drive can fix any corrupted data or file system issues that might be causing performance problems. However, remember that this will erase all data on the drive, so back up your important files before proceeding.
    Use a different external hard drive: If you have another external hard drive, try connecting it to your Xbox and see if the issues persist. This will help determine if the problem is specific to the original hard drive.

    I hope this helps! Don't hesitate to ask if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.
  3. StuartATrueRed Win User

    My Xbox controller on my Xbox One only connects when plugged into the Xbox if I try to reconnect it with the button on the side of the Xbox and on the controller the Xbox

    Do you have any electronics near the console, maybe an external hard drive or something else that might interfere with the signal? I had a similar issue, when one of my external hard drives was too close to the connect button on the console, and it wouldn't connect to the controller. Once I moved it, it reconnected.
  4. d I I b d I I b Win User

    Xbox Freezing On Start Up?

    Same problem here.

    Connected to XBL + Hard Drive: Freezes at loading circles when i try and sign in to any profile.

    Connected to XBL + Hard Drive: Freezes at loading circles when i try and skip sign in.

    Just the hard drive + NO XBL connection: Still Freezes.

    No hard drive or profiles: starts up But its useless.
  5. Yanyannnn Win User

    Certain games won't load

    Hello Zach Culver,

    Thank you for your contribution to the Microsoft community.

    I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your games not loading when you plug in your external hard drive. One possible solution is to try disconnecting the external hard drive and then restarting your console. Once your console has restarted, try launching the games again without the external hard drive connected. If the games load successfully, then the issue may be related to the external hard drive.



    Another possible solution is to try using a different USB port on your console to connect the external hard drive. Sometimes certain USB ports can have issues, so switching to a different one may help.



    If neither of these solutions work, you may want to try formatting the external hard drive and then reconnecting it to your console. However, please note that formatting the drive will erase all data stored on it, so be sure to back up any important files before proceeding.



    I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

    YanYannn
    Microsoft Community Moderator
  6. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Any help… when xbox external hard drive is connected the controller freezes and switches off. When HDD is unattached the controller works fine. Any idea?

    Is the controller connected via USB?
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