EA4500 - unstable connection to my external hard drive from Seagate Freeagent

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• Error reading from disk on startup, but no problem when I remove my external hard drive from Seagate. Solution?

  At startup, windows does not load and, I don't see a black screen says Disk Read Error press Ctrl Alt Del to restart. Upon restart, the same problem occurs. I managed to work around this problem by unplugging all my external hard drives USB, but this problem has never happened before.

  Recently, I laid out my laptop due to a faulty internal hard drive. Windows has been reformatted and a new internal hard drive has been installed. Since then, the above mentioned error occurred and I'm not too sure if those problems are linked, but my Seagate hard drive works fine until I fix it after windows has marketing. Yet once, it never happened before that my laptop has been repaired.

  Appreciate your help.

  Thank you

  S.

  Hello

  to power on you will see a way to get into the program installation/bios or boot menu command at the bottom of the screen

  It would be F2 or delete etc to get into the setup of the bios or F12 forBoot order

  go into the Bios and see if the USB boot is enabled a see also if it 1st in the boot order

  If this is to change the boot order or disable USB boot depending on your Bios options

• How to copy a catalog of external hard drive to the hard drive of the computer to use smart insights not connected to the external hard drive?

  I am very new to LR5. I put LR5 in place so that my catalog and photos are on an external hard drive. I discovered that when not connected to the hard drive, LR5 can't find my catalog, therefore, I can't do any editing in intelligent insights, unless it is connected to an external hard drive. How can I fix this so that I can edit photos without being connected to an external hard drive. Is it possible to copy the catalog out of the hard disk on the computer's hard drive or I have to re-establish a new catalog using LR5? Must the catalog always be loaded onto the hard drive? Thank you in advance.

  Yes that's correct. The LR catalog must be on the computer's internal drive. Then when you have smart previews activated you can change the image without going through the reader that they are connected. When you connect this drive images will be updated.

  Simply COPY these 4 folders on your internal drive in a folder called Lightroom catalog that you create. Then open LR and go on the file menu point and select open catalog. Navigate to the folder you created called catalog in Lightroom and select the Lightroom Catalog.lrcat 5 file and click Open. Once restart Lightroom open change preferences, > preferences, and under the general tab, in the catalog default section make sure that "when starting to use this catalogue:" listings in the area where you copied the files. Something like Macintosh HD/Wherever, have created it this folder/that folder name/Lightroom catalog.lrcat 5.

• I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple.

  I can't use my external hard drive from toshiba on computer in the window, but I can use it on apple. Is there someone who can help me solve it I will be grateful for it :)

  When it is connected to the PC, it is visible in disk management?

  Was this a drive that has been formatted using your Mac with the mac file system? If so it will not turn on the PC, without the use of third party software

• Unable to connect the WD external hard drive

  Original title: external drive wd drive 1 TB.

  I have a problem getting my computer to accept my drive external wd on d ' training. I have a basic dell computer vista laptop.

  They have been connected for more than a year. No problems with the previous backups. The last time I used my computer for offline family history, he was running slow and not answered, then it crashed. Can only access the files already on the c drive. During an attempt to access previous back ups, model said unidentified ports connection. All I can think to try... Tried to connect to another computer in the library. Not showing no sign that it is connected. How can I get the previous files and back ups, or has permanently hard-drive?

  I hope that I haven't lost 4 years of work?

  I am not connected to the internet at home and only go on the net to my library

  Hi John,

  Thanks for the post. I understand that you are unable to connect the WD external drive.

  I imagine the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely help you with this.

  To help you suggest several steps to solve the problem, I would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions:

  1. you receive an error code or message?

  2. have you made any recent hardware or exchange of software on your computer before the show?

  3 have you tried to connect the external hard drive on another USB port?

  Please follow the methods and mark the question below:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to run the Microsoft Fix It from the link below.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/en-us

  Method 2:

  Uninstall and reinstall the USB drivers.

  You can check after uninstalling and reinstalling USB drivers if you are able to connect. You can disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:

  a. Click Start and then click Control Panel.

  b. click System and Maintenance, click System and then click on Device Manager.

  Note: If the control panel is in Classic view, double-click System, and then click Device Manager.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on allow.

  c. in the Device Manager, double-click to expand the "USB Bus controllers", right click on the controller host, click "Uninstall" and click "OK".

  Check that if at all, there is an exclamation point on the pilot, it suggests problems with the installed driver.

  d. Repeat step 2 to uninstall all items under 'USB Bus controllers'.

  Then, restart your computer and Windows will automatically reinstall all USB controllers.

  Note: Connect USB devices to the computer once the drivers of conflict are uninstalled, and once the computer is restarted.

  If you are still having the same problem then you can check the device USB drivers updated using windows update.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isn ' t-work correctly

  Method 3:

  WD external drive is not recognized or detected in Windows XP after installation and use

  http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/A_ID/1695/p/228/session/L3RpbWUvMTM1MDQzMTYwNy9zaWQvQ0NTdVFVOGw%3D

  Your response is very important for us to ensure a proper resolution. Please get back to us with the information above to help you accordingly.

• AutoPlay does not work when it is connected to an external hard drive

  My system is installed with Vista. Lately I noticed that whenever I connect an external hard drive/USB or load a DVD. the AutoPlay function does not work. I tried to make changes via the Panel control, but without success. to access the device, I opened MY computer and open the unit. Please help how can I reset the auto run System. Thank you.

  Have you tried the "Reset all default settings" button in the control panel?

  See if it helps:

  Reading auto/AutoRun not working do not or not missing not open in Windows Vista
  http://www.mydigitallife.info/autoplayautorun-not-working-or-missing-not-open-in-Windows-Vista/

  WARNING: There are some parts of the article that involves the registry editting. Serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using the registry editor or by using another method. These problems may require that you reinstall the operating system. Modify the registry at your own risk. If you are not comfortable editting the registry request assistance from someone who knows.

• I can't connect to my external hard drive to my wireless network, it keeps askin for a username and password that none of my usernames and passwords work, help please

  I'm unable to map to my external hard drive that I use for backup of three computers, the drive is connected to a desktop computer, I'm trying to map the drive on your laptop and it ask again me a network user name and password that I don't have, I tried all of the username and password in my arsenal and none of them work , I did not create my network with a password. can someone help me please.

  Hi CharlesToney-Jones,

  You can follow the steps described in the connection with the similar question:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-Networking/cannot-connect-to-wireless-external-drive/3802350b-AAD9-4980-bead-8ef3a2ef1fea

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_xp-files/what-is-the-most-efficient-way-to-save-software-to/310cc5c2-3cfd-4936-9c2b-3e8b5250a290

• Windows 8 cannot connect to the external hard drive after you have added the drive case.

  Original title: I have my hard drive from my previous PC attached to my new PC with windows 8. My old PC had XP. How to access the external hard drive?

  I had problems with my XP operating system and could not transfer all the files to my new PC. I spoke with Dell who I believe created the problem with software support. I was told to get out the hard drive, buy a hard drive enclosure and get my files from there. I can't find the hard drive.

  Hello

  Thank you for the update.

  Given that the problem occurs when the hard drive is connected to a different USB port or another computer, it is probably related to the connection of the hard disk.

  Method 1: check if the problem occurs in another computer after removing the hard disk enclosure.

  Method 2:

   

  Step 1: Check if the hard drive is detected in Windows Explorer.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. connect the hard disk of the computer.

  b. press the Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer.

  c. check if the hard drive is present here.

  Step 2: Check if the hard drive is detected in disk management.

  To do this, follow these steps:

  a. on the desktop, press the Windows key + X , and then select disk management.

  b. check if the hard drive is listed there.

  Contact the manufacturer of the hard drive and hard drive enclosure for assistance.

  http://www.Seagate.com/support/

  Please get back to us if you have any other questions about Windows operating systems. We are happy to help you.

• Transfer data to external hard drive from XP to Vista

  How would I be able to transfer data from a XP hard drive (which is in an external case) on my new laptop with Windows Vista? Please let me know. Thank you very much.

  original title: I have a XP hard drive in an external case, and I would like to transfer the data on Windows Vista.

  There are several options:

  External drive is already connected via USB?  Your new computer sees the old disk when you open Explorer?  Is the drive external HARD in the format identical to the new machine Vista (probably NtfS)?  If this isn't the case, you must first convert the external hard drive to NTFS.  http://technet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb456984.aspx (although written for XP, it works with Vista as well).

  If so, create a new folder on the new disc called 'From Old Computer'. Go to the old drive. Now * COPY * ("hold") the files to the new folder that you created. After getting everything copied on you can turn off the computer and unplugging the old drive to protect its content - where everything is not going according to plan.

  Now you can take your time by placing the files copied, where you want that they finally reside on your new computer.

  If you have problems with 'Access denied', follow these steps on the external drive of the new computer:

  In Explorer, right-click on the drive in question and select Properties

  On the Security tab, click Advanced
  On the owner tab
  Select you realize if it isn't already and
  Check "Replace owner of subcontainers and objects".
  Click OK twice (close all dialog boxes)

  Defines you as the owner of every folder and file on the disk

  In Explorer, right-click on the drive in question and select Properties

  On the Security tab, add your account if it is not already there and set full access
  Click on apply
  Click on advanced
  Check "Replace permission on the child all the objects with...» »
  Click on apply

  If you do not see a Security tab, then turn off Simple file sharing (you may need to do in reconnedcting the count to the old XP machine - I'm not sure that this can be done through the new computer).  To do this, see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810881.  The same may be true if the nets and records are password protected (although using a different procedure to remove the password to protenctio similar to what lets you add it iin the first place.)

  If you have problems setting up the permissions or ownership on the disk external drive files and folders, some information here that might help:

  To view your permissions, right-click on the file/folder, click Properties, and check the Security tab.  Check the permissions you have by clicking on your user name (or group of users).  Here are the types of permissions, you may have: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/What-are-permissions.  You must be an administrator or owner to change the permissions (and sometimes, being an administrator or even an owner is not sufficient - there are ways to block access (even if a smart administrator knows these ways and can move them - but usually should not because they did not have access, usually for a very good reason).)  Here's how to change the permissions of folder under Vista: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/.  To add take and the issuance of right of permissions and ownership in the right click menu (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/05/21/take-and-grant-full-control-permissions-and-ownership-in-windows-7-or-vista-right-click-menu/.

  To resolve this problem with folders, appropriating the files or the drive (as an administrator) and give you all the rights.  Right-click on the folder/drive, click Properties, click the Security tab and click on advanced and then click the owner tab.  Click on edit, and then click the name of the person you want to give to the property (you may need to add if it is not there--or maybe yourself). If you want that it applies to subfolders and files in this folder/drive, then check the box to replace the owner of subcontainers and objects, and click OK.  Back and now there is a new owner for files and folders/player who can change the required permissions.  Here is more information on the ownership of a file or a folder: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html.  To add take ownership in the menu of the right click (which will make it faster to get once it is configured), see the following article: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/.

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  If the external hard drive is not USB but IDE instead, here is an article on two methods that work for transfer: http://www.wikihow.com/Transfer-Data-Between-Two-Hard-Drives.

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  I realide what follows is not what you asked, but if it is still possible, it might be a better solution than moving the data to the external hard drive.

  If the external hard drive has only the data and you want to transfer settings and data (and perhaps even of programs if they are compatible with Vista) from the old XP machine (if it is always present and contains information on the new computer (which is better because it also transfers your program and other parameters (and maybe your programs) as well as the data (or you can ignore the data if it is the same which is))) already on the external drive))), then use the transfer tool.  Here's how: http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/Migrating-Vista-using-Windows-Easy-Transfer.html#.  This is how I do the trasfer if I had to do it because it makes the implementation of the new computer much easier and faster.

  Here is another article on how to transfer data and settings from an XP machine to a new Vista computer using an external hard drive (although it discusses other methods as well): http://www.digitaltrends.com/how-to/how-to-transfer-your-data-from-xp-to-vista/

  Jere het another article on the use of Transsfer easy to pass data or parameters (and perhaps programs) from a XP computer to a Vista computer: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial138.html

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  I hope this helps.  If you have questions or problems on the way, do not forget to post back and get help.  It is best to do things right the first time.  And even once, I highly recommend using Easy Transfer (although this is not how you setup at the moment) for the transfer to get the new computer up and running much faster and easier.  The decision is yours.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

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  The photo to another drive backup can be done via your operating system (copy and paste), but this is a unique single backup; or better still by some third-party utilities that perform automatic and regular backups.

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  Hi, my laptop runs Vista Basic. Recently, when I plugged a disc external HARD to 3.5 inches on the PC, I can only read the files on the HARD drive for about 5 to 10 seconds before receiving an I/O device error message.

  I don't know if it is a hardware or software problem.

  What can I do to solve the problem?

  Thank you.

  Hello

  Please contact the Microsoft Community.

  I'll help you with the problem. Please answer these questions in order to get clarity-

  (1) what is the exact error message?

  (2) deal with a similar problem on another computer

  I'd like to have you go to Windows Update, download and install optional updates in the list.

  Note: The hard drive must be connected by.

  In addition, you can also view this article to check for errors on the hard drive-

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/check-your-hard-disk-for-errors

  Note: It is possible that you may lose the data on the hard disk after performing the chkdsk command. Make sure that you back up the data before continuing.

  Know let us know how it works for you.