External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze

Discus and support External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze in XBoX Accessibility to solve the problem; Just got a new external hard drive. It formatted and said it was ready for use. But every time i try and downlod something, my entire xbox freezes and... Discussion in 'XBoX Accessibility' started by Penguin Seller, May 23, 2020.

  1. Penguin Seller
    Penguin Seller Guest

    External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze


    Just got a new external hard drive. It formatted and said it was ready for use. But every time i try and downlod something, my entire xbox freezes and i’m forces to hard reset. Has anyone seen this? When i unplug the hard drive everything works fine again.

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    Penguin Seller, May 23, 2020
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  2. GMS1stLDYCannon Win User

    External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze

    What kind of external hard drive are you using? Are you apart of the Insider Program??
  3. Wrightstuff1 Win User

    External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze

    I had the same issue put it in a different usb port mine has been fine since.
  4. XBF Brad A Win User

    External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze

    Hello all,





    As this is an old thread, I will be locking this one. Updates, games and everything changes often so would be best to create a new thread. Once a new thread is created we will be happy to assist you in any issues or questions you might have.





    Thanks,

    Brad
  5. Very Fat Santa8 Win User

    External Hard Drive Causes Xbox To Freeze

    try unplugging your xbox for a few minutes and then plugging it back in
  6. i will give it a try Win User

    Why is my Xbox One S crashing, freezing and turning off by itself so often?.

    does this work if you have a issue with the xbox one s freezing WITHOUT a external hard drive?
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