External hard drive not recognized
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Oilwell46
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May 5, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Oilwell46 Posts 3 Registration date Thursday May 2, 2013 Status Member Last seen May 6, 2013 - May 6, 2013 at 11:30 PM
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Ambucias
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May 5, 2013 at 04:37 PM
May 5, 2013 at 04:37 PM
Hello,
Try this 1
Click on Start --> In search box, type cmd and press Enter.
"Command Prompt" will be opened.
Now enter the below commands
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 --> Press Enter
cd\ ---> Press Enter
cd windows\system32 --> Press Enter
start devmgmt.msc --> Press Enter
"Device Manager" window will be opened.
Now in the device manager, click on "View" --> Select "Show hidden devices"
Now expand all the nodes by clicking on "+" symbol. If you find any greyed
entries --> Right click on it --> Select "Uninstall".
Restart your PC --> Now try connecting your external drive.
Good Luck
You may thank jack4rall for this solution
Try this 1
Click on Start --> In search box, type cmd and press Enter.
"Command Prompt" will be opened.
Now enter the below commands
set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 --> Press Enter
cd\ ---> Press Enter
cd windows\system32 --> Press Enter
start devmgmt.msc --> Press Enter
"Device Manager" window will be opened.
Now in the device manager, click on "View" --> Select "Show hidden devices"
Now expand all the nodes by clicking on "+" symbol. If you find any greyed
entries --> Right click on it --> Select "Uninstall".
Restart your PC --> Now try connecting your external drive.
Good Luck
You may thank jack4rall for this solution
Ambucias
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May 6, 2013 at 04:43 PM
May 6, 2013 at 04:43 PM
How long is the usb cable ? Try a shorter USB cable. It may have to do with voltage drop received to and from the port
Oilwell46
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May 6, 2013 at 11:30 PM
May 6, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Thank you Ambucias,
I tried a very short USB cable, still no luck. What is strange is that it's worked well for the past year & now all of a sudden, it won't recognize the drive.
JC
I tried a very short USB cable, still no luck. What is strange is that it's worked well for the past year & now all of a sudden, it won't recognize the drive.
JC
May 6, 2013 at 01:01 PM