Windows 7 - HD Not recognized in Windows 7 but in BIOS

**WookyStyle** · 03-05-2010

I recently installed Windows 7 onto my computer and one of the hard drives is not displayed in Windows.

It is listed in the boot sequence and in BIOS.

Does anyone have an idea as to why it would be in the BIOS but not available through Windows 7?

Thanks.

**BugMeister** · 03-05-2010

- by a process of elimination - and starting with basic principles..
- firstly,
- have you checked that all the drives are properly connected?
- press each connection firmly into it's slot on the HD and on the motherboard, as well..

**Dragonfly** · 03-05-2010

Then, in Windows Computer Management/Disk Management, make sure the drive is initialized and formatted.

**WookyStyle** · 03-05-2010

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/WINDOW%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG][IMG]file:///C:/Users/WINDOW%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-2.png[/IMG]Not 100% sure of what you two are asking of me, but attached is a screen shot of where I can and cannot see the drive in question.

**WookyStyle** · 03-05-2010

Yes, the connections all seem to be solid.

**DocBrown** · 03-05-2010

Start

Computer Management

Disk Management

Right click on the drive & assign a drive letter

**WookyStyle** · 03-05-2010

Awesome, thanks everyone for the quick responses and help.

**DocBrown** · 03-05-2010

Your Welcome