Erased DrvInstall folder on external hard drive.

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by robert707, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. robert707

    robert707 Corporal

    I got a Western Digital Elements 1TB external hard drive, plugged it in, the drivers were installed (little pop up window saying so), then I decided to format the drive 'cause it came with all this stuff on it.

    The thing is I erased the folder that said 'drvinstall' was that a mistake? Will the PC not recognize it or auto-install a driver without it?

    I haven't unplugged it yet, and am wondering if I should put anything on it before I do so.
     
    robert707, Aug 31, 2015
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  2. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    The drivers are included with Windows, and were installed by Windows. That happens the first time you plugin a new external HDD or flash drive.
     
    Eldon, Aug 31, 2015
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