External HDD not detected


  1. rocks911
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    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
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    External HDD not detected


    This has been a problem since moving to a W7 64 bit machine.

    I plug a HDD into an external USB and...nothing. Not listed in the computer "tree" when I go to administrative tools/Disk management it is not listed, and in the bottom tray there is no icon to safely eject the drive, as if it isnt even there. It is spinning though so I am afraid to unplug it lest I corrupt info on the drive.

    Why is this such an ongoing problem with W7? And what can I do about it?
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  3. rocks911
    Posts : 100
    Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
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    Restarted the PC....still nothing WTF?
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  4. DeaconFrost
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    Do other USB devices work in that same port?
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