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After a few experiences, I discovered how to fix this problem.  I don't know if this method is 'safe', but it works for me and until there has been no data loss/hard disk problem.  This fix works for Windows 7 and Windows 8.  Here are the steps to take to solve the problem:
Disconnect the USB port from the all-in-One HDD Docking station PC.
Startup PC.
With a docking power off power, remove any HARD drive located in the All - In - One HDD Docking station.  (SD/Memory Sticks do not need to be removed, but any device connected to the USB port of the station MUST be removed).
All-in-One HDD Docking unit on and connect to the USB port.  PC should detect the SD card reader was plugged.
Then the power of the device is turned on, quickly and carefully insert a HARD drive.
Wait for Windows recognizes the drive.
Then place the other HARD disk if necessary.
If you haven't already done so, use the Windows Management tool to 'say' Windows on new readers.
You will need to repeat this procedure every time you start IF you switch off the docking station.  A reset will not cause Windows to "forget" the readers if the power of the station is not interrupted.

As I said, I don't know if this method is 'safe', but it works for me.  However, I would make sure that your readers are set up for fast moving as opposed to High Performance in the Windows computer management tool.  Good luck.

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