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  1. Posts : 9
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    usb hard drive shows completely different partitions when directly con


    Hello. I was wondering why my usb hard drive shows completely different partitions when it is plugged directly into my computer. Any ideas?
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  2. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #2

    Hi rolling7z

    That can't happen. You probably plugged in a different HDD.:)

    To validate your statement and examine the issue - if there is one - please post the screenshots of Windows Disk Management of your USB hard drive directly connected and "indirectly" connected.
    Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image

    By the by what is that indirect and direct connection of the USB drive? Can you elaborate?
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  3. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
       #3

    Sorry it took me awhile. But its true, I dont know how but it is.....

    Whichever picture has drive E: and N: is via USB, the other is directly connected to computer, SATA, AHCI
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails usb hard drive shows completely different partitions when directly con-hd.jpg   usb hard drive shows completely different partitions when directly con-hd1.jpg  
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  4. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
       #4

    Also Seagate Drive Settings also does not even see the drive as an external drive, while using USB interface
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  5. Posts : 7,055
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    In one sentence it is a 3TB HDD. If you had been using it in the external enclosure and all is well use it so and not as an internal drive.
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  6. mjf
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       #6

    A possible explanation:
    I am assuming you are pulling the HDD out of a Seagate enclosure. It looks like there may be some special firmware in the enclosure interface. See here
    How To Open a Seagate GoFlex Desk Hard Disk Drive Case
    "But cracking them open isn’t all that worthwhile, since the format requires the GoFlex Dock adapter."
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  7. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    Should I format or delete to RAW physically connected, and then wipe and reformat as USB first, or anything?
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  8. Posts : 7,055
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    @rolling7z, You have not given full details of your external case. Did you buy the external case separately and your 3TB HDD separately.? Or is it a branded external HDD like Western Digital My BooK/ Passport, Seagate expansion/Backup Plus etc.,and you have taken the HDD out of such a branded external drive?

    It would appear that your 3TB HDD has been formatted by you. Did you format it inside the enclosure? Did you format it as an MBR drive or GPT drive?

    Have you been using it inside the enclosure and was it OK? Do you have any data on it?
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  9. Posts : 9
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    Thread Starter
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    I bought it used. It is a Seagate 3tb USB. I just want to make sure it's clean and clear to use.
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  10. mjf
    Posts : 5,969
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    1) What is the model number of the external eg. STAC3000101 3 TB.
    2) Have you pulled the hard drive out of the external enclosure (presumably yes).
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