Win 7 64 bit freeze when starting XiMeta's NDAS NetDisk. I'm using newest version 3.72 from Ximeta website.

Sounds like the drive is failing. If you need the data I suggest online data recovery http://FreeDataRecovery.us

Check the cables first, try a different one

Try to Run scandisk to repair the drive. Also check for virus in your computer due to which you are facing this issue. Clean the virus from any antivirus tool with latest virus defination will solve your problem.

Burning smell is not good! Open it and check if the smell is coming from the drive or the enclosures circut.

Their website may have a download.

You may be right about a connection issue. But it's probably not a short. More likely, it's an open! Anyway, here's how to open the case:

There is a hole on each side of the NetDisk near the back. Face the back towards you, insert a blunt pencil tip or other blunt object able to fit in the hole on each side and press in. (Be gentle, these are plastic tabs on th inside)

At the same time, use your thumbs to slide the top half of the case away from you. (towards the front. Once you get ig toing, you can let go of the pencils and continue. forward with thte top of the case.

ahh..I see..so what precisely is your situation, and what's your questions?

ndas? what's that?

can you boot from a cd..that may be the only way you'll get it back in the zone

Take a look at this: http://www.ximeta.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13. The patch from Microsoft worked for me.