Win7 doesn't recognize hard drive


  1. bjwx2
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    Vista
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    Win7 doesn't recognize hard drive


    Can't get windows to recognize my D drive, just installed 7, it shows up in device
    manager as working properly. Running a dual boot system until I get comfortable
    with 7.
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  3. Jonathan_King
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Welcome!

    Make sure the drive has a letter.

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    Good luck!

    ~JK
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