WD passport

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jeromemulinge Posts 2 Registration date Sunday February 23, 2014 Status Member Last seen February 23, 2014 - Feb 23, 2014 at 02:25 PM
xpcman Posts 19530 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 - Feb 23, 2014 at 06:55 PM
hi every 1 my wd passport (hard drive) is stressing me please help... when i connect it the light comes on but it is not displayed on the "file launcher" under computer or external devices so i cant access it but once i open control panel i can see it there under devices but cant access it WHAT THE HELL COULD BE THE PROBLEM...?????????

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xpcman Posts 19530 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,826
Feb 23, 2014 at 06:55 PM
The drive itself might be broken or you could try this (Vista, Win7):
1. Explorer - right click on Computer - Manage
2. Disk Management in left window
3. In lower portion of middle window find your external drive (maybe Disk 1). Try disconnecting and reconnecting USB cable to identify if having difficulties.
4. Right click inside a white rectangular block - Change Drive Letter
5. Assign a different letter (ex: P)
It might now be visible in the Explorer as new letter ("P") drive.
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