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external memory device help!
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Jewshwa
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13. March 2006 @ 12:49 |
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okay, when i tried to plug in my Seagate external storage harddrive this morning, my computer recognized that a "Mass storage device" was plugged in via high-speed USB. However, i could not find a way to access the normally labeled "F:" that pertains to the harddrive. i've gone through every little troubleshooting on my computer to figure this thing out. all drivers are built in with the hardware and cannot be modified in any way, therefore the software that comes with the drive does nothing but installs the actual program that is used to back up the primary drive to the external drive. i narrowed the problem down to being the actual device after trying different USB cables and plugging up to other computers. if anyone can offer any advice on how i can access the drive and retrieve the needed information on it, it would be greatly appreciated.
with thanks,
Josh
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 13. March 2006 @ 13:15
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13. March 2006 @ 12:55 |
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if i was u i would first remove ur email addy from this otherwise ddp will replace it with imanidiot one. Then i would try to take the drive out of the external case as most likely the ide to usb2 link has gone. then connect up like u would a second hdd, as secondary on the ide cable and try to reclaim all ur data.
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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ddp
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13. March 2006 @ 13:01 |
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too late!!!! what letter is the drive in device manager?
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13. March 2006 @ 13:11 |
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Replacement enclosures aren't expensive. My akasa enclosure is a little bit fickle sometimes, It won't allow USB extension cables or hubs to be used, it has to be a direct connection which is a pain, but I can live with it.
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13. March 2006 @ 13:19 |
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ddp you meaney lol.
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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Jewshwa
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13. March 2006 @ 13:19 |
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to wdowsing: thanx, i'll give that a shot. and ya, i became "I'manidiot", lol.
to ddp: F:
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13. March 2006 @ 13:24 |
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and if that works then u can buy a nice external enclosure as probley just that one knackered.
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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ddp
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13. March 2006 @ 19:00 |
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Jewshwa, hope that f was a good word not a bad 1.
wdowsing, privileges of being a mod.
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Jewshwa
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16. March 2006 @ 18:31 |
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... um, that's the letter assigned to the drive --- which u asked.
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17. March 2006 @ 12:22 |
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jewshwa - did what i sergest work mate? keep us informed.
System 1 :- Main PC: AMD XP 3200+ - OC Slightly 2.31Ghz, 1024 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive, 1 x 60GB Hard Drive, ATI 9600XT (256 MB)Graphics Card.
Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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18. March 2006 @ 03:47 |
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Out of interest, wdowsing, how are you managing with 40GB for a downloading PC? Doesn't seem much for a machine that gets you stuff off the internet as its main role!
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Jewshwa
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20. March 2006 @ 11:50 |
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i haven't had the chance to bust it out of its case yet, but when i do i will let u know, probably within the next couple days, i'm getting a computer from a friend of mine, so i'll just dedicate the time for both the PC and the drive.
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20. March 2006 @ 12:01 |
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Fair enough. I use a 40GB hard disk for downloading at the moment, but the stuff is moved to a 160GB external.
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