Cannot access second hard drive

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  1. inaniloquent
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    Cannot access second hard drive


    Since I've reinstalled Windows and upgraded my motherboard, graphics card etc, my computer hasn't been able to see my other harddrive when it could before..
    How do I make it accessible again?
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    "hasn't been able to see my other harddrive" where??

    In the BIOS?

    In Windows Explorer?

    In Windows Disk Management?
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  4. 1Bowtie
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    Try going into bios and make sure the drive is set to Auto or Enable.
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  6. DemonNecron
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    Was it a split partition like a C and D drive? Or a separate hard drive altogether?
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  7. whs
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    Check the wiring.
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  8. inaniloquent
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    ignatzatsonic said:
    "hasn't been able to see my other harddrive" where??

    In the BIOS?

    In Windows Explorer?

    In Windows Disk Management?
    I can't see it in Windows Explorer, but I think I can see it in Device Manager, I'm not sure :C
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  10. inaniloquent
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    DemonNecron said:
    Was it a split partition like a C and D drive? Or a separate hard drive altogether?
    They are 2 separate drives
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  11. inaniloquent
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    whs said:
    Check the wiring.
    It is all wired correctly, I just can't get it to show up in Windows explorer.. i think I can see it in the device manager, but i am not sure :S
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  12. CB
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    inaniloquent said:
    I can't see it in Windows Explorer, but I think I can see it in Device Manager, I'm not sure :C
    Try to do it, and try attaching the screenshot of the Disk Management
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  13. seavixen32
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    Please upload a screenshot of your expanded disk management layout.

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums
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