norman Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 hi i have a 160g barracuda drive unused. i bought a external drive case +power supply all pluged in.. connected to a usb2 port but the drive isnt showing in my computer or device manager. i can hear it power up and the green lighy on the ext case is on any idears to make it show many thanks norman Quote
Cobra Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 Has the new HDD been formatted?? How to Format a Hard Drive With Windows XP | eHow.com Quote Nothing increases productivity like the last minute....... "...How years ago in days of old When magic filled the air, 'Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor I met a girl so fair, But Gollum, and the Evil One crept up And slipped away with her..."_Ramble On
norman Posted June 18, 2009 Author Posted June 18, 2009 Has the new HDD been formatted?? How to Format a Hard Drive With Windows XP | eHow.com may not be formatted but how do i format if i cannot see the drive via the usb connection norman Quote
Cobra Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 may not be formatted but how do i format if i cannot see the drive via the usb connection norman It's not showing up IN My Computer because the drive hasn't been formatted. If you just follow the directions at the link I provided, after you're through it will show up unless there are other issues with your system.. Quote Nothing increases productivity like the last minute....... "...How years ago in days of old When magic filled the air, 'Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor I met a girl so fair, But Gollum, and the Evil One crept up And slipped away with her..."_Ramble On
Plastic Nev Posted June 19, 2009 Posted June 19, 2009 Hi Norman, follow the advice on that link Cobra provided till you get to step 3. If it does show there on that window you can carry on. If it doesn't, be sure not to go further as you could format your internal drive instead. Get back to us if it doesn't show up there. Quote Need help with your computer problems? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here. If Free PC Help has helped you then please consider a donation. Click here We are all members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs. -------------------------------------------------------------------- I have installed Windows, now how do I install the curtains? 😄
norman Posted June 20, 2009 Author Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Norman, follow the advice on that link Cobra provided till you get to step 3. If it does show there on that window you can carry on. If it doesn't, be sure not to go further as you could format your internal drive instead. Get back to us if it doesn't show up there. many thanks working now thanksb for replys :) Quote
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