oh no- updated some drivers - to HD's turned unallocated !

[brianzion]

try this windows fix :ar:Hardware devices are not working or are not detected in Windows

hardware changes might not have been detected

still the same? uninstall the drivers for the discs that dont show turn off pc unplug them replug them and reboot and see if windows installs the drivers make sure you are connected to the internet

 

[rozroz]

or uninstall the drivers for the 2 discs in device manager turn pc of unplug drives replug drives and re boot not the operating one

did all that. situation is the same as on the picture attachment before.

 

[brianzion]

if you right click on the drives in disk management what options does windows give you? i think you can allocate a drive without formating it

 

[brianzion]

have you checked the bios for the drives in there?

No hard drives show up:

Make sure both of the drives aren't set for the same setting (master or slave).
Verify the drive is enabled in system BIOS. If not, select the auto-detect option.

 

[rozroz]

have you checked the bios for the drives in there?

yup

 

[rozroz]

if you right click on the drives in disk management what options does windows give you? i think you can allocate a drive without formating it

-update driver software
- disable
-uninstall
- scan for hardware changes
- properties

 

[brianzion]

sorry i mean in the box in the drives in the pic right click

 

[brianzion]

Install Hard Drive - A guide to installing a IDE hard drive have a read in this web site i have to get some sleep its gone 12 here but i will be back in the morning ok

 

[rozroz]

not much...

thanks for the efforts till now.

 

[brianzion]

not much...

thanks for the efforts till now.

what are the size of the drives are they the size as windows is showing?

i would try and boot into a linux live distro like ubuntu to see if there is any data on the drives

:ar:http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download

you dont have to install it you boot it LIVE you download the iso image burn it to a cd/dvd or thumb drive using:ar: Active@ ISO Burner 2.1 (Freeware) http://www.ntfs.com/iso_burner_free.htm

the website of ubuntu explains it very well

 

[mjf]

Given recent experience with Windows disk management I would also be looking at the situation with Partition Wizard Bootable CD (well respected by forum members).

Windows has an iso burn capability built in. Double click on iso or select .iso file in windows explorer > open > Windows Disc Image Burner.

 

[rozroz]

what are the size of the drives are they the size as windows is showing?

yea the same size.
i'll try the ubuntu.

 

[rozroz]

Given recent experience with Windows disk management I would also be looking at the situation with Partition Wizard Bootable CD (well respected by forum members).

Windows has an iso burn capability built in. Double click on iso or select .iso file in windows explorer > open > Windows Disc Image Burner.

thanks.
but would it help me see the data on them?

 

[brianzion]

Given recent experience with Windows disk management I would also be looking at the situation with Partition Wizard Bootable CD (well respected by forum members).

Windows has an iso burn capability built in. Double click on iso or select .iso file in windows explorer > open > Windows Disc Image Burner.

ive used the windows iso program its not that great it does not have the option of controlling the write speed and some linux distros i done with it where rubbish, i think the op should repair the system with the windows disc?

 

[brianzion]

have you got the windows disc?

 

[rozroz]

have you got the windows disc?

wait.. try the ubuntu or not?

 

[brianzion]

have you got the windows disc?

wait.. try the ubuntu or not?

well yes if you want it wont do no harm download the ubuntu choose the right version well 32 bit will work anyhow use a iso program burn it to disk re-boot in to the cd and follow ubuntu instructions dont use install option use try option as in the pic

 

[brianzion]

BOOT WITH UBUNTU

1. If you're using a CD: Put the Ubuntu CD into the CD/DVD-drive and restart the computer. You should see a welcome screen prompting you to choose your language and giving you the option to install Ubuntu or try it from the CD.
If you don't get this menu, read the booting From the CD guide for more information. :ar: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BootFromCD


If your computer does not automatically do so, you might need to edit the BIOS settings. Restart your computer, and watch for a message telling you which key to press to enter the BIOS setup. It will usually be one of F1, F2, DEL, ESC or F10. Press this key while your computer is booting to edit your BIOS settings.

You need to edit the Boot Order. Depending on your computer, and how your USB key was formatted, you should see an entry for 'removable drive' or 'USB media'. Move this to the top of the list to force the computer to attempt to boot from USB before booting from the hard disk. Save your changes and continue.

2. Choose your preferred language and click on 'Try Ubuntu 10.10'

 

[rozroz]

this weird but at least half of the problem solved
ubuntu recognized one drive and it looks as it's fine.
but didn't recognize at all the second one.
so what to do next?

 

[brianzion]

have you clicked on the drives to open it up?