Hard Drive Disappears from Explorer


  1. Posts : 170
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Hard Drive Disappears from Explorer


    I have this problem regarding one of my hard drives. Every so often I lose access to it in Windows Explorer for no apparent reason. Also I have now put it in a caddy and if I pull the drive out and back in, I also lose the drive! Even if I click on 'Scan for Hardware Changes'.
    I don't know whether it's a problem due to a failing drive or it's some sort of power saving feature or it's an issue with Windows 7.
    The drive is a Western Digital WD10EADS Caviar Green. It's less than a year old too!

    Anyone have this drive with similar issues?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    Check the hard drive with the manufacturer's diagnostic tools.

    Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.
    HD Diagnostic
      My Computer


 

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