computer does not recognize my external hard drive, how to fix

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• Computer does not recognize LaCie external hard drive when it is connected.

  Should I just a 'driver' of the manufacturer so that windows recognize? Help, please.

  The device is a hard drive (250 gb) bought in 2006.   LaCie support has provided relevant solutions.

  I disconnected the USB line, reconnected with the power of the unit it turned on and off while only plugged, unplugged, and made all possible combinations of many times. My computer does not recognize anything.

  I can't find it in my computer, and also, the computer does not list the device in the Device Manager utility.

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  The computer with which the external drive worked and one that currently does not recognize are model computers windows XP (2008).

  Thank you very much for your help.

  Thanks for the reply.

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  So, other people with similar problems, try the usb cables at the back of the computer (all), then by restarting the connection there.

  It worked for me.

  Thanks again for the reply!

• My Windows XP Dell computer does not recognize the external hard drive when it is placed in a port of USP to work.

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  I suggest you follow the troubleshooting steps form the article and check if it helps.

  A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB, an Apple iPod flash drive or an external hard disk drive

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925196

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• Backup Win XP does not recognize my external hard drive

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• Desk top HP does not recognize the external hard drive

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  Initially, check if the hard drive is compatible with Windows 7.
  Check out the link - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/compatibility/windows-7/en-us/default.aspx
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330140
   
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• Lenovo B50-50 does not recognize my external hard drive

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• My windows XP does not recognize an external hard drive. : "Error device malfunction.

  Original title: my windows XP do not recognize an external hard drive.

  I have Windows XP... When I try to plug in an external hard drive (with automatic installation of the software and the ability of usb 3.0/2.0), my computer does not recognize the material and gives an "error of malfunctioning of the device.

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  1. What is the brand and model of external hard drive?
  2. don't you make changes on the computer before this problem?

  Read the following article that may help you resolve this problem.
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  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310575

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• Restoring data of Vista (from backup/restore) does not recognize my external hard drive, when I request a restore from a backup of data

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  ·          Windows recognizes the external hard drive?

  ·          How you back up files?

  ·          You get the error message?

  ·          It is visible in Explorer? Disk management how about you?

  You can put your system to boot and try to run the backup. This disables antivirus software and other third parties to eliminate conflicts.

  See the article below on how to place your system in the clean boot state.

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• Windows Live OneCare restore tool does not recognize my external hard drive USB

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  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/onecarebackupandrestore/threads

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  They will help you in the Forums above.

  See you soon.

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• Backup and restore does not recognize my external HARD drive.

  When I try to use the ms backup and restore it only recogniza my external HARD drive.

  Is that possible reinstall or repair?

  Hello daniloalvesmaciel,

  Thanks for posting on the Microsoft answers Forum.

  First of all, I could check and see if the hard drive is listed on the Windows 7 Compatibility Center. Clickhere for a link to the Compatibility Center. If it's on the Compatibility Center, then check out the web site of the manufacturer for updates or drivers.

  Then check if you see the external hard drive in the Device Manager.
  To check these options:

  1. click on the Start button to display the Start Menu , then selectControl Panel .
  2. the Control Panel window opens.
  Now click system and security from this window.
  3 Scrollfor Device Manager.
  4. click on the Device Manager.
  5. to view material click on any category and the associated list of installed hardware. For example. Click on hard drives.
  Right click on the external hard drive. You can see the different options likeUpdate driver software, disable, uninstall and properties etc.
  6. click on Properties to display the details of the hardware. Click theDriver tab , to view the details of device driver.
  7. then on the software update driver to check and see if you have the latest drivers.

  Then check again and see if you can save on the external hard drive.

  If this is not the case, try to map a drive to the external drive. Can you back up now.

  Please respond and take stock of your problem.

  Sincerely,

  Marilyn
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• New computer that is running Windows 7 does not recognize my external hard drive completely

  I bought a new PC with windows 7.  I use an external hard drive with USB to move the files from the old PC (XP) to the new PC.

  When I go to 'my computer' focus on the external hard drive storage devices is not displayed.

  When I go on my devices, the external hard drive appears.  When I look at the details on this HD and pushes to execution, windows States there are no problem.

  The clues of what I need to do so that I can look at the files on my external hard drive?

  Thank you

  Hi Andre,

  I've struggled for some time with this one, here's how I finally solved it.  Apparently, USB drivers for mass storage devices was not compatible with my external hard drive.  I simply uninstalled the USB drivers for mass storage devices, then plugged my hard drive.  Automatically downloading appropriate drivers, and I was good to go.

  Just thought you might want to know that.

  Mike