Windows 7 - External HDD problem

Devilz · 11-05-2011

I got WD external HDD which works fine with my desktop pc running on windows 7 ultimate 64 bit but it doesn't work on any other pc/laptop regardless of OS. Can someone help/guide what can be issue of this.

Thanks

Corazon · 11-05-2011

Is it an USB drive? Is it USB 2.0 or 3.0? What is the drive formatted as?

What happens when you connect it to another system? Nothing at all, or some kind of error?

Devilz · 11-05-2011

Its USB 2.0 HDD. I don't remember how it was formatted but whenever I connect it to another pc, it asks me to format it before it can be opened. Obviously I can't format it otherwise I'll lose all my data on it.

essenbe · 11-05-2011

In disk management of the windows7 OS it should tell you what it is formatted as. For windows 7 it should be NTFS. As far as the other OS's not reading it, it depends on what OS's they are. If they are using a differnt formatting, they may not be able to read it, or want it formatted to their style. What OS's are the ones that don't recognize it?

Devilz · 11-05-2011

I tried it on vista and it asked me to format the drive. i'll check the drive format and let you guys know

Windows 7 - External HDD problem

External HDD problem problems?