When you encounter issues with your Eagle library getting stuck in the initialization state while trying to load it from an external hard drive, you can try the following solutions.

Solution 1: Switch USB Ports or Cables

Unstable connections with external hard drives may prevent the library from initializing properly. Trying different USB ports or cables might resolve this issue.

For detailed steps, please refer to: How to Troubleshoot External Hard Drive Connection Issues

Solution 2: Connect External Hard Drive Directly Without Using USB Hubs

The connection quality of USB hubs directly affects data transfer speed and stability. Connecting the external hard drive directly to your computer's USB port can avoid many common issues and ensure optimal performance of Eagle software.

For detailed steps, please refer to: Proper Methods for Connecting External Hard Drives

Solution 3: Check Hard Drive Read/Write Permissions

When Eagle has insufficient permissions on the hard drive, it may not be able to import, download, and save data smoothly, leading to library initialization failure. Ensuring that the external hard drive has appropriate read/write permissions is crucial.

For detailed steps, please refer to: How to Check Hard Drive Read/Write Permissions

Solution 4: Use Built-in System Tools to Scan and Repair Hard Drive

Hard drive bad sectors may be caused by improper ejection of the drive, unstable voltage/current, or physical damage to the hard drive. Using repair tools provided by the operating system may resolve initialization issues.

For detailed steps, please refer to: Using System Tools to Fix Hard Drive Issues

Solution 5: Restart the Software

Restarting Eagle software is a simple and effective solution that can clear temporary files and cache, and re-establish connection with the library.

For detailed steps, please refer to: Proper Methods for Restarting Eagle Software

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