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    Esata showing up in Post but not Windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Pluberus, May 14, 2010.

  1. Pluberus

    Pluberus Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm on a Windows 7 64 bit machine (G51vx) and am having trouble with a WD 1 TB external HD.

    I never had this problem on Vista (on this same machine), but anyways, the HD shows up in Post (and Bios) when booting, but I can't see it in Windows (not even through device manager or throuh Computer -> Manage). However, it works just fine when plugged in via the usb.

    Any ideas?
     
    Pluberus, May 14, 2010
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  2. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    If you solved it, tell us how. It doesn't help other people who have the same problem if the thread just disappears ;)
     
    Pitabred, May 14, 2010
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  3. Pluberus

    Pluberus Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry, I meant to say I can't delete the accidental double post. :(

    Still having the problem.
     
    Pluberus, May 15, 2010
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  4. makeitso

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    Have you tried searching the manufacturer's site for solutions yet?
     
    makeitso, May 15, 2010
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    run diskmgmt.msc

    and allow the drive to have a certain directory name. ( D:, etc. )

    Then it will show up.
     
    Ryan, May 15, 2010
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  6. Pluberus

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    Thanks. :D For some reason it showed up today when I just plugged it in, but if it stops showing up I'll try it again.
     
    Pluberus, May 15, 2010
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