Western Digital 500GB External HD - no display in my computer

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by smssoleimani, Oct 16, 2008.

  1. smssoleimani

    smssoleimani Private First Class

    Hello,

    I just got a WD 500GB External HD and I plugged it into the USB port and Windows XP detected it, and said my new hardware is working properly, but I do not see it in My Computer. Does anyone know how I can get it to display the external drive?
     
    smssoleimani, Oct 16, 2008
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  2. Toke

    Toke MajorGeek

    Go to Control Panel/Computer Management/Storage/Disk Management then you should see it there then right click and Format... If you are a bit unsure there is a Help section on that page.
     
    Toke, Oct 16, 2008
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  3. smssoleimani

    smssoleimani Private First Class

    hmmm it is listed there, but the format option is unclickable...this is weird because I have a MacBook and Im running my Windows XP through BootCamp and it is literally nothing different that Windows running on a Dell for example. And when I use it in Leopard there is no problem, I can put files on the drive.
     
    smssoleimani, Oct 16, 2008
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