Cannot Initialize HDD in Computer Management Window

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  1. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
       #1

    Cannot Initialize HDD in Computer Management Window


    So okay, I just bought a new HDD because the original HDD of my laptop can’t be formatted anymore. I was able to retrieve my files using EaseUS DR. After that, I tried to format all the disks/partitions so I can use it as an external hdd or usb but it says it cant be formatted. So what I did, I deleted the other two volumes, resulting into this.

    The disk isn’t detected in the Computer window but as you can see it shows in the Computer management but I cant initialize it. How do I fix this so that I can use this as an external hdd/usb? I don’t think theres a problem with the enclosure. Thanks for the help!
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  2. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #2

    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    Not sure why you would want to use it as anything it obviously has issues

    See what mini tool shows
    If mini tool sees it run a surface test on it
    Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Free
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  3. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    ThrashZone said:
    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    Not sure why you would want to use it as anything it obviously has issues

    See what mini tool shows
    If mini tool sees it run a surface test on it
    Best Free Partition Manager for Windows | MiniTool Partition Free
    Thanks for the welcome. I was told I could use this as external thingy and they told me its fine. Please bear with me, i got a few knowledge on this things :x Heres the screen shot of my hdd on partition wizard
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    Maybe you did not do it right


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  5. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    whs said:
    Maybe you did not do it right


    Cannot Initialize HDD in Computer Management Window-2016-01-31_2117.png
    I did that but still the same :/
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  6. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #6

    What's on the disk ?
    Only personal files or what ?
    Take Ownership Shortcut
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  7. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Theres nothing on the disk atm as I had retrieve the files I need. I cannot do the tutorial, the HDD cannot be viewed in the Computer window is there any chance that I cannot use this HDD anymore ?
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  8. Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
       #8

    Hi,
    From what I noticed it is read only not sure what's up with that but the take ownership may solve that quirk :/
    After than it might make things different as far as reformatting... ?

    Why can't you do the tutorial ?
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  9. Posts : 6
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Hello sir! sorry if it took me a long time to reply. I cant understand how to use this 'take ownership' if the HDD cant be shown in the computer window?
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  10. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #10

    First thing I would do is to define a partition with a drive letter on it. That can be done in disk management - or with Partition Wizard if you prefer.
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