When an external hard disk is connected, Windows reports “Power surge on the USB port” and the port stops working until the disk is removed. What does this indicate?
Lorsqu'un disque dur externe est branché, Windows signale « Surtension sur le port USB » et le port cesse de fonctionner jusqu'au retrait du disque. Qu'est-ce que cela indique ?
Answers
AThe mains electricity in the building is unstable and a surge protector is neededLe courant du bâtiment est instable et un parafoudre est nécessaire
BThe disk contains a virus that attacks USB portsLe disque contient un virus qui attaque les ports USB
CThe device is drawing more current than the port can supply, or is faultyL'appareil tire plus de courant que le port ne peut fournir, ou il est défectueux
DThe USB port needs a driver update from Windows UpdateLe port USB a besoin d'une mise à jour de pilote par Windows Update
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