Windows Explorer doesn't recognize added Hard Drive

[thricipio]

I recently attempted to add a hard drive to my Lenovo W520 laptop using a CD/DVD caddy accessory designed to hold a SATA hard drive.

Windows recognized the new device and according to its messages, automatically installed the required device drivers. However, when I go into Windows Explorer, the new drive is nowhere to be found.

Now, I know (or at least assume) this new drive probably needs to be formatted, but shouldn't it show up within Windows Explorer even in a pre-formatted state?

If anyone can give me a clue as to what the problem might be, that'd be great.

Thanks,
—Thri

 

[gregrocker]

No, it should show up in Disk Management to initialize and/or format, but until given a letter it will not show up in Explorer. Drive Letter - Add, Change, or Remove in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

 

[thricipio]

No, it should show up in Disk Management to initialize and/or format, but until given a letter it will not show up in Explorer. Drive Letter - Add, Change, or Remove in Windows 7 - Windows 7 Forums

Thanks, gr. I think that'll get me on the right track.

—Thri
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PS - I'd forgotten how much fun it is to embarrass myself in this forum.

 

[gregrocker]

There is no embarassment for asking questions 3C, only failing to ask them and getting caught out on the error.

 

[thricipio]

There is no embarassment for asking questions 3C, only failing to ask them and getting caught out on the error.

Thanks. I can use the encouragement.