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    Vista not recognizing external HDD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Robert in Sadorus, Apr 23, 2007.

  1. Robert in Sadorus

    Robert in Sadorus Notebook Evangelist

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    bought a encloser and put my IDE drive in from my desk top but when i turn it on and plug it in Vista doesnt recognize it.
    Any suggestions?
    Do i need to set ot to a certain place,like slave, master, etc?

    EDIT: Ok after messing around i got it to work, had to put it on Cable select in case some one has the same problem.
     
    Robert in Sadorus, Apr 23, 2007
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  2. kanehi

    kanehi Notebook Deity

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    Master or auto might work. Some external hard drives on the market are not compatable with Vista at this time.
     
    kanehi, Apr 24, 2007
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