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daidluke62

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I have a Maxtor 500GB external drive. I've updated the driver in the device manager, but since my last shutdown, the computer will not recognise the drive. But the device manager see's it. Please help.:confused:
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
i5-2400
Motherboard
Asrock H67M
Memory
4GB Ram
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430
Monitor(s) Displays
LG E2240V
Hard Drives
Internal 1TB, External 500GB
PSU
450W
Case
Thermaltake
Cooling
1 Fan
Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

You could try a different USB port.

Failing that, uninstall the drive in Device Manager, disconnect the drive and restart Windows then plug your drive back in. With a bit of luck, Windows will recognise it this time.

Maxtor have been taken over by Seagate so you might want to check their driver and support site to see if there are any updated drivers for the drive.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion Elite 495UK
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93GHz
Motherboard
MSI 2A9C (CPU1)
Memory
8Gb Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 664MHz
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GTX 460 1024MB dedicated RAM
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
HP2310i
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
1x1954GB Hitachi HDS22020ALA 330 (RAID), 1x1954GB Hitachi External for backup and storage
PSU
460W
Case
HP Elite
Cooling
Air cooled
Keyboard
Logitech K750 solar-powered keyboard
Mouse
Logitech Wireless M180 mouse
Internet Speed
2Mb
Other Info
Pure Avanti Flow Internet Radio with iPod Dock, 64Gb iPod, HP USB Speakers, Sony MDR-V500 Headphones, Sony Vaio F-Series Laptop
seavixen32 said:
Welcome to Windows Seven Forums.

You could try a different USB port.

Failing that, uninstall the drive in Device Manager, disconnect the drive and restart Windows then plug your drive back in. With a bit of luck, Windows will recognise it this time.

Maxtor have been taken over by Seagate so you might want to check their driver and support site to see if there are any updated drivers for the drive.
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Thankyou for your support. But after trying what you suggested my problem still exists.:confused:
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
custom
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
CPU
i5-2400
Motherboard
Asrock H67M
Memory
4GB Ram
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GT 430
Monitor(s) Displays
LG E2240V
Hard Drives
Internal 1TB, External 500GB
PSU
450W
Case
Thermaltake
Cooling
1 Fan
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