Windows 7 Doesn't recognize USB HD

LenBum

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This problem used to happen in Vista and just started popping up in my Windows 7 32 bit 7100.0.090421-1700. The drive is a 100gb Maxtor external usb drive. I've tried unplugging it and replugging it. Also I just rebooted with no luck. I'm going to boot to my 64 bit version to see if this problem occurs there.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows Vista/Windows 7 RC1
Well, I booted to my 64 bit Windows 7 and the same problem occured. It didn't see the external usb hard drive. I restarted and booted to Vista and the it saw the drive. I rebooted back into Windows 7 32 bit and it recognized the drive......................very strange.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows Vista/Windows 7 RC1
That is a bit wierd. Could've have been some sort of initializing issue with the HDD. You could perhaps try formatting it in Windows 7 to (hopefully) prevent these sort of issues happening in the future.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Asus M50SV
OS
Windows 7 RC 7100
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo T9300
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9500M GS
Hard Drives
1 x 250gb internal
1 x 250gb external
1 x 320gb external
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