External Drive problem

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Desert Geek, Jan 26, 2007.

  1. Desert Geek

    Desert Geek Private E-2

    I use external hard drives as a backup. Normally, I buy new Hard Drives and install them in USB external cases. Format and I am done.. I just bot a new Seagate 320GB ATA and although the computer recognizes its presence in Device Manager, it does not assign it a drive letter and so I can't access it. Have tried it on 3 different computers. Does anyboody have any thoughts?
     
    Desert Geek, Jan 26, 2007
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  2. Valhallis

    Valhallis Private First Class

    Have you formatted it yet? Right click My Computer and click manage. Go to disk management and you should see the drive there. You'll need to format it (NTFS) and it will ask you for a drive letter.
     
    Valhallis, Jan 26, 2007
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  3. Desert Geek

    Desert Geek Private E-2

    Thank you for your help. That worked. I really appreciate it.
     
    Desert Geek, Jan 26, 2007
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  4. Valhallis

    Valhallis Private First Class

    No problem, glad to hear it worked. :)
     
    Valhallis, Jan 26, 2007
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