I plug it in and it makes the beep sound and the light in the USB turns on..and this message on my screen appears saying that a new hardware has been detected...I go to "My Computer" and it isn't there...I went to the Panel Control>Hardware and it wasn't there....I tried the troubleshooter and nothing happened :( .... In the corner of the screen appears the sign to safely remove the drive and appears under the name of USB Mass Storage Device.
I have Windows XP and the drive is a "iomega" drive......Please help! ....and it would be great if u can explain it to me without using too many "geeky" terms .....THX! <3
2006-12-20 16:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Drivers !! get from site or install from CD that came with ur device ..if this is an old hard drive u are using in the enclosure. then its a broken hard drive ....
PS who u callin a geek !! kidding ! lol
2006-12-20 16:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by needtoknow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays, most external devices are conveniently connected to a computer using the USB ports. Some USB devices like flash drives should only be removed after stopping it, otherwise the USB device may be damaged and data lost. Some times, the USB device is not recognized by the computer due to a number of reasons. Please visit http://fixit.in/usbdevice.html for more information
2006-12-21 10:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the hardrive basically powered via USB? if so how previous is the laptop? it must be that your USB basically are not out putting sufficient potential to getting the rigidity working right( despite if it lights fixtures up does not propose something ) if it relatively is the case via getting a powered USB hub this might fix the undertaking
2016-10-15 08:46:43 · answer #3 · answered by millie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried going online and downloading the proper drivers? I know Windows XP is supposed to come with all the proper drivers but if it is a new device. Also I would suggest checking the company website for information on trouble shooting. If you still can't get it to work try contacting customer support (If you can that us)
2006-12-20 16:50:31 · answer #4 · answered by goldspy101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iomega is famous for hard to detect drives, and probably has some software on their site that will help you. I have a maxtor one touch that must have software installed, and if yours is active backup, etc it probably requires software.
2006-12-20 16:52:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a driver from iomega.
2006-12-20 16:50:30 · answer #6 · answered by Trollinger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Device is available when LT prompts message "...device is ready to use...". Just simply install manufacturer's driver.
2006-12-21 16:52:49 · answer #7 · answered by toodd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋