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Hello. Just connected a new hard drive. The device manager says it's working properly but I can't see it from 'My computer'. Can anyone help me out?
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Maxtor 6Y080L0 which is correct
Did you get the jumpers correct on the drive? It sounds like Windows isn't assigning the drive letter correctly - i.e. at all. If the jumpers are definitely set correctly, then Windows should automatically assign it a letter.
Serial ATA?
If so you will need the serial ATA drivers for you MB.
If so you will need the serial ATA drivers for you MB.
IDE?
Check jumpers - should be on CS or Cable Select.
Check jumpers - should be on CS or Cable Select.
It's an IDE.
My Dad and my Brother said it just needs formatting.
My Dad and my Brother said it just needs formatting.
Yeah, in theory, you just boot into Windows and try and access the drive - it'll say "This drive is not formatted, do you wish to format it?", hit Yes, Bob's your uncle.
But only if Windows has assigned it a drive letter.
But only if Windows has assigned it a drive letter.
Oh right. Thanks for the help
Just noticed in Disk Management it says
Disk 1
Unknown
76.33 GB
Not initialized
so it recognizes it but as you say, it hasn't allocated it a letter so I'll fiddle around with the wires
EDIT: I have just initialized it so it is now 'online' like the others but i still cannot see it through explorer or my computer
Disk 1
Unknown
76.33 GB
Not initialized
so it recognizes it but as you say, it hasn't allocated it a letter so I'll fiddle around with the wires
EDIT: I have just initialized it so it is now 'online' like the others but i still cannot see it through explorer or my computer
OK, in Disk Management, try right clicking on the drive and selecting "Change Drive Letter" or using the "Set As Active" option. Let us know how you get on.
It's finally formatted as 'D:' Thanks again
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