I run xp. I plug in my hd, and it says new hardware installed.
However, I can't access it through my computer. Did some checking and it said to format it in disk management first, but it's not listed there either.
I've tried unhooking it, rebooting, all the basic crap, but I can't find any help anywhere on what to do. Please help!
2006-08-10 12:27:01 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Did your External HD come with its installation CD ROM disc?
XP is notorious for not easily accepting certain hardware - especially externally installed. Although IT SAYS that the HD is installed, it is in reality not.
So you have to use your installatin disc - even repeatedly try - till you get it running. You may be also able to download free from the net tjhis particular HD's installation programme!
2006-08-10 12:36:13 · answer #1 · answered by bagsprosh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have the jumper pin on the external HDD set to MASTER. Then you should be able to access it easily.
2006-08-10 22:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by Daz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋