ADSTECH USB X-835 External Hard drive kit

Never used this device before, but need to recover some data from a defective computers hard drive. When I plug the device into the usb port, a beep is heard, but no drive letter assigned. Any other usb devices bring up the letter k. A call to ads tech say no drivers available for this discontinued item for VISTA. The 40g hard drive is set to master. Any ideas/help. Not keen to open new computer and install the old hard drive.
Dell
Intel dual core
Vista 64

 

Sorry sync, it looks like this just aint meant to work with vista

[someone else might know differently so hope is not lost, im sure a few more peeps will chime in later ]

Afterthought: you could try booting a linux live cd [ubuntu for example] and see if that recognises the drive.

It's not quite the same but i have many USB's that linux see's that windows wont and it can't do any harm.

Q

 

Looks like you are not alone in trying to get your computer to use this device.
http://www.fixya.com/support/t1478336-usb_x_835_usb_2_0_hard_drive_kit_ads

Perhaps remove the hd from the enclosure and attach it by an adapter like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812156017