how to access data on external hard drive

aBoppa

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Have just installed Windows 7 on a dual boot with Windows XP. Can not seem to get to display the material on that external HD. See this HD indicated in Devices and Printers and can click on the properties for this. How do I display the partitions, folders, etc. on this HD as I can in Windows XP???
 

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First, is the drive connected via USB, eSATA or Firewire?
 

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It is an ACOM data 80GB connected via a USB cable.
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
home made
OS
Windows 7/Windows XP
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
Motherboard
MSI 48C Platinum
Memory
4 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD4350
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Live! (incompatible)
Monitor(s) Displays
Starlogic 17"
Hard Drives
Western Digital 320GB & ACOM Data 80GB external.
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Verion FIOs broadband
How to access data on external hard drive

I took the suggestions from several posters on another thread. It looks like the internal HD within this external enclosure has quit on me. Fortunately, much of the data is on two other former internal HDs. THANX for your responses!.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
home made
OS
Windows 7/Windows XP
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E7500
Motherboard
MSI 48C Platinum
Memory
4 GB DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
XFX Radeon HD4350
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Live! (incompatible)
Monitor(s) Displays
Starlogic 17"
Hard Drives
Western Digital 320GB & ACOM Data 80GB external.
Keyboard
Logitech wireless
Mouse
Logitech wireless
Internet Speed
Verion FIOs broadband
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