Cannot access external hard drive after changing the drive letter in vista

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• Linksys EA6900 - cannot access external hard drive USB USB1 of more

  Linksys Firmware 1.1.42.161129 Ea6900

  I had a Linksys EA6900 router for the last 6 months.  I had 2 USB 3.0 4 TB drives Seagate external hard connected to the back of the router

  USB1 - 4 TB Media

  USB2 - 4 TB Backup

  Things worked very well, but I got hurt in the last weeks, I can access is more than 4 to Media of USB1

  I can connect two hard drives on my laptop Win 10 and access it fine, I scanned to find errors

  I can put a USB2 hard drive and access it through the Linksys router.

  I can't access one of them through USB1

  BUT

  I can plug other things on USB1 and access them very well

  1. 8 GB USB drives ok

  1 GB Transcend externak disc ok

  3 TB Seagate harrdrive via a Dock HD ok

  This logic, I can't work on where is the problem - it's the router or hard drives.

  I restarted the router, no change

  Ensure access to records: Off

  FTP server: disabled

  Media Server: on

  Does anyone have ideas, what happens with USB1 port?

  Hello. It's actually very weird. Given that you can't pinpointthe cause of the problem, I recommend that you reset, then reconfigure the router to try to solve this problem. Just be sure to save your settings. We'll see if it works.

• FAT32 formatting for 500 GB Seagate external hard drive using Windows Vista

  How to format FAT32 file system for 500 GB Seagate external hard drive using Windows Vista?

  Hi MVRMVR,

  Windows will work generally only format a drive in FAT 32 if it has a capacity of 32GB, no more. To format in FAT32, Yes, would need to create multiple partitions. This, of course, you don't want to do.

  I have not tried to format a large drive in FAT 32 but I guess that any third-party partitioning software (Acronis, Paragon etc.) would be able to do it without any problem. Alternatively you can do it from the Windows command prompt. For more details, see the link below:

  http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/formatting-external-hard-drive-to-FAT-32/ John Barnett MVP: Windows XP Expert associated with: Windows Desktop Experience: Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk ; Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org ; Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com

• Refusal of the WORKSTATION to access external hard drive window

  Hello

  I can't access an external hard drive (WD My Book Home Edition). The problem happened when I disconnected my external drive from my Win XP Pro computer and plugged into another Win XP Home computer that had another WD external drive attached to it. Both my drive ext as wel as the other disk ext became inaccessible. I disconnected my 2nd computer ext drive and connected to computer Win XP pro that I always use. However even though my computer recognizes the drive I have noticed that the icon WD changed to a regular folder icon and whenever I try to open it, it says drive H is inaccessible. I also noticed that the folder icon was the same as the 2nd ext drive connected to the computer Win XP Home. I tried the microsoft bulletin:
  "This article describes how to capture a file or folder to which you are denied.
  I décliqués the "simplified" sharing and set permissions on a shared folder. "" After that it gives information about the ownership of the folder as follows:
  To take ownership of a folder, follow these steps: right - click the folder you want to take control and then click Properties.
  1. Click on the Security tab, and then click OK in the security message (if one appears).
  2. Click Advanced, and then click the owner tab.
  3. In the name list, click on your user name , or click on administrator , if you are logged in as administrator, or click the Administrators group. If you want to take ownership of the contents of the folder, select the check box Replace owner of subcontainers and objects.
  4. Click OKand then click Yes when you receive the following message is displayed:
     You are not allowed to read the contents of the directory folder name . Do you want to replace the the directory permissions with permissions granting you full control?

     All permissions will be replaced if you click Yes.

     Note folder name is the name of the folder you want to take charge.

  5. Click OK, and then reapply the permissions and security settings that you want for the folder and its contents.

  I can not follow these directions as I do not have a visible security tab. I was able to save things to my ext drive but cannot access it from the my computer window. I am therefore able to see the contents of the disc in the 'SAVE AS' window. Given that I'm not very good at the computer stuff can someone give me step by step instructions on how to access my drive hard Ext. window "WORKSTATION". Thank you in advance.

  Soleil2012

  Harman salvation,

  Requested information:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421

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• Unable to access external hard drive.

  Orginail title: G: is not accessible. ?? Windows 7

  I have an external hard drive of my passport.

  . I have Windows 7
  The computer reads but cannot access it.
  I did some research and saw that cmd-chkdsk g: /r is working to fix it.
  I did the other day, after a while, it seemed that it worked. (treatment and removal of some files)
  But my gf unplugged the hard drive!

  I tried a few times, and now he is just like that ' master file table corrupt.» Windows will attempt to recover the master files of the disk table.

  Its been sitting there for about an hour, nothing is has been updated or changed.
  Is there a way to return to the old cmd of before, like restart the process?
  Someone at - it suggestions?

  Hi Ryan,

  Welcome to the Microsoft community.

  I understand that you are unable to access your external hard drive. We will help you solve this problem.

  I suggest you disable the disk activity control. Follow the instructions to disable the disk check.

  1. Command prompt opened with administrator.
  2. Type chkntfs /x c: g:
  3. And then restart the disk check process

  If the problem persists, follow the method below.

  Method 1: run the auto repair by using the installation media and check if it helps.

  1. Insert the bootable (USB or DVD) media and restart your computer.
  2. Press the F12 key (usually it's F12, but it may differ between computer manufacturers) and choose the drive in which you inserted into the installation media.
  3. Once the Windows Setup window appears, follow these steps:
  4. Click next and select repair your computer.
  5. Click Troubleshooting option, and select options in advance.
  6. Click the automatic repair option.

  If you do not have installation media, then create a referring to the answer of Mr. André Da Costa.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-windows_install/where-can-i-download-Windows-7-ISO-i-have-a/7d964b05-2be9-4800-BC7F-3ca30356fc3d

  It will be useful. Let us know if your problem is solved. For further information, feel free to contact us.

  Thank you.

• Cannot load external hard drive .itl file

  I'm trying to migrate my itunes to an external HD to new computer, Windows 10.

  The old computer had reached a miserable end of life due to obsolescence and lack of resources.

  For example, shortly before he died, I thought how to move all files including the media and the. ITL and the. XML for the EHD files.

  It seems that this may have complicated problems for the current process.

  The former. ITL file is there and intact. I try to IMPORT PLAYLIST, which is the closest thing to what I think I need, and it says that the file cannot be imported because it doesn't seem to be a valid exported file.

  I try to import the .xml and it is said that some of the songs in the Itunes music library file were imported not because they are not found. It means everything.

  I tried to hold the ALT key and open Itunes, as seen somewhere, but it's apparently a MAC function only. Windows opens a properties box, will not open the program and allow selection of the library as described.

  I also just tried dragging the .itl file itunes such as discussed in migrating to a new computer, but appears not to work either.

  If the old computer worked in anyway I will try to export the file. But alas, this is not an option.

  I currently complete my collection, but any piece of data has disappeared. I would really like to return?

  Thanks for nothing.

  Frank

  Hold down the SHIFT key while you start iTunes.  When you arrive it is fast:

  

  Click choose a library... then navigate to and select the iTunes Library (.itl file) hard disk external.  This is the only way to get iTunes to use a specific library - import, a double click, etc. have no effect.  Once you've done this iTunes will continue to use the library selected (without having to use the SHIFT-Start option) so that the external hard drive is connected and its drive letter does not change.

  You may need to check the layout of your iTunes library on the external HARD disk is correct - it should be like this:

  

  More specifically, the iTunes Library.itl file should be in the folder that contains the iTunes Media folder.  See tips to the user of turingtest2 on do a split cell library for more information.

• "No disc" error when you try to access external hard drive...

  I have a USB key that I use to record music files. Whenever I try to open it, but it was giving me an error that says:
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  DR numbers change of 5, 17, 19 and 21 now. I tried to change the drive letter from the center of disk management, but who doesn't. I also uninstalled the drive and then re-installed, also without success. I have not tried reformatting the drive yet, mainly because I don't have the ability to transfer files via. I am running Windows XP.

  Any help would be appreciated!

  Hello

  1. What is the brand and model of the external drive?

  2. do you update SP3 installed on the XP machine?

  3. have you made changes on the computer recently?

  Method 1.

  Step 1.

  Plug the USB device into another computer and check if the device works on this computer.

  Step 2.

  Plug another USB device and check if this device works on this computer.

  Step 3.

  You can connect the HDD on another USB port and check.

  Method 2.

  I suggest you follow the steps in this article.

  A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB flash drive, an iPod from Apple or an external hard drive: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925196

  Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 how to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  My drive does not appear in Windows Explorer: http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330140

  Refer.

  Advanced troubleshooting tips for General USB in Windows XP problems: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310575

  Why my computer doesn't detect my new USB device when I run Windows XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314634

  "There is no disk in the drive. Insert a disk in drive \Device\hard disk\Dr1"Error Message When you start your computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330137

  I hope this helps.

• Cannot find external hard drives - Windows XP Media Center

  I just got a new external HDD two days ago in the case where my old drive never fails. I have connected both to my laptop and copy all my old files from the old drive to the new. Yesterday, I clicked on 'Stop' under 'Remove hardware safely', and both readers suddenly stopped being recognized by my computer. When I plug in, they light up and run, but their records are not displayed in my computer. I don't get any error message (or any kind of message), but they always show upward under Device Manager. I tried to move the USB cables, restarted my computer, update device drivers, do a system restore and run a virus scan (some files on my drive C: disappeared recently, however, the scanner found nothing). I also tried to attach external hard drives to other computers, but they are still not recognized. Please help - I have files that cannot be replaced and the new cost of drive hard $100, and I don't want to go through the hassle of trying to get a replacement without warranty or invoice.

  Hard drives not recognized in all other computers as well? There lies the problem.

  Try to connect to some other computers (XP, Vista or 7) and see if the problem repeats.

  If so, your disks are dead (because no computers detect them).

  Download and run the utility to diagnoses of the Web site of the manufacturer of the hard disk to check for disk errors.

• I don't see the photos on my external hard drive with windows Vista Home Basic

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• cannot use external hard drive 1 TB for readyboost

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• Cannot eject external hard drive USB

  Original title: problem ejecting usb mass storage device

  Hallow

  I have a WD drive and when I try to remove it safely I get the following error:

  "the application".

  '\Device\harddiskvolume4\Windows\System32\svchost.exe' is

  This device can be stopped. Close the application and

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  p. s.

  I have important data on this disk

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  Hi Itay,

  Thanks for posting on Microsoft Community.

  I understand that you get this error "the application \Device\HarddiskVolume4\Windows\System32\svchost.exe prevents this device to be stopped. Close the application and then try to stop the device again. "Whenever you try to eject the external hard drive.

  You may get this message if Windows was started with the inserted disc. Try to wait until Windows is completely loaded before inserting it, then if you try to eject it doesn't work.

  You can try the suggestions below and check if it helps.

  1. Download Process Explorer from the link below http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896653
  2. Click search, find handle or DLL (Dynamic Link Library) in the tool menu.
  3. Type the drive letter of the USB device in the handle or DLL substring text box and press the search button.
  4. Find the process and its PID (process identifier) in the following box.
  5. In the tree of the system process, find the process according to find it handle or DLL dialog box.
  6. Press Ctrl + H to display the handles in the view in the lower pane.
  7. Search for the file by the drive letter and right click, choose Manage close.

  Reference:

  Problem ejecting USB mass storage device

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555665

  Note: The use of third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

  Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further assistance on Windows.

• Cannot format external hard drive

  Formatting an external hard drive
  I can't get my external hard drive to format, the window says it is not formatted, so can someone please help me get this format?

  It is a 20 GB 2.5samsung, or is this even compatible with a Telechareger?

  Hello

  1. What is the brand and model of your external hard drive?
  2. you have any data on the disk?

  Try to format the drive on another computer and check if it helps.

  In addition, run the command chkdsk (check disk) on the disk.

  Follow these steps:
  1. click on start and then right click on computer.
  2. click on properties.
  3. now click on theTools menu, and then click check now.
  4. Select the external hard drive.
  5. check the "automatically fix file system errors" and "scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors".
  6. click on check now.

  Kind regards
  Afzal Taher-Microsoft Support.
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• Cannot access old hard drive

  I'm trying to access a hard drive using Windows XP on a portable computer that uses Windows 7. I continue to turn in "inaccessible" and "you don't have the required permissions. When I plug the hard drive via USB to an another computer XP it works fine. I can't find a Security tab allows to work with. I searched and checked other forums who have discussions on this subject and the answers do not help. I'm looking for a free way access.

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• External hard drive issues with Vista

  Hi - I have a WD MyBook external hard drive with all my music and pictures on it. Today, when I hung it, my computer didn't recognize it. I have had this problem before and finally fixed by trying all my USB drives until one worked.

  This time, I kept getting a message that the driver (or player?) had malfunctioned. I've tried the drive on another computer and it worked fine.
  I went back to mine, it will appear in my computer, open, all records, finally got, but each folder was empty! Back to the other computer - everything was there and very well. Back to the mine - recognized her immediately but said there are mistakes that had to be fixed, ran the scan suggested, open upward, all records, everything here too. Yay!
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  Hi midwestgirl80,

  To resolve this problem, delete the UpperFilters registry value and the LowerFilters registry value. These values may cause access problems. To do this, follow these steps:

  Important The method below mentioned steps show you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/) how to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

  1. click on Start, type regedit in start search and press enter.

  2. Locate and then click the UpperFilters registry value. This value is located in the following registry subkey:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E967-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  3. on the Edit menu, click delete, and then click OK.

  4. search for and then click the LowerFilters registry value. This value is located in the following registry subkey:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E967-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  5. on the Edit menu, click delete, and then click OK.

  6. exit the registry editor.

  7 restart the computer

  After restarting the computer, check if the drivers are getting detected.

  Hope this information is useful.

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• Copies of photos and Windows Live Gallery movies on an external hard drive. Windows Vista

  In Vista, when I copied pictures and movies of Windows Live Gallery to an external hard drive, files are on the hard drive. Yet, the properties of the folder say they are all there.

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  Hi KathleenWood,
   
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