external HDD not recognizing.


  1. ritbag8
    Posts : 1
    Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
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    external HDD not recognizing.


    i hv "WD My Passport" external 1TB HDD, its not showing me on "My Computer" and on "Disk Management" showing as Disk 1..

    look the following video and switch"ON" the annotations in youtube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAiCQv9zNgk
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  3. mohammadzeitoun
    Posts : 10
    Windows 7 professional x86
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    I think it should be initialized - online
    try to change usb cable
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  4. RolandJS
    Posts : 2,774
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    ...and try another usb port as well, to rule in or rule out a port problem
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  6. comptech
    Posts : 151
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
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    If it is offline put it in online...
    in command prompt type-->diskpart-->type list disk--> if you external hdd shows as offline -->type select disk 1-->type online disk...
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