external hard drive USB not receive a drive letter

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  I have been using the following code to some of my backup files, but I have to make sure that the player that I am backup is in the correct position (drive letter) before running the code otherwise the data is copied to a disc is actually in E: (planned as the code)

  I would like to improve the feature codes so it will not matter howmany disks are connected to my computer (specifically wich order drives were connected) when I run the batch file I want files saved to any reader is called "BarrysBackupDrive" or whatever I choose. and if the drive is not found not found 'BarrysBackupDrive' echo and await confirmation then quit

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  off @echo
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  @pause

  How to specify the backup disk by name? no letter... or get the drive letter as a variable.

  Thank you

  Barry

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• Want dv 7 laptop: external hard drive

  I have an external hard drive (Seagate), recognized normal PC but said new, I am running windows 8.1, I know not how to solve this failure; tried it on another computer with windows 7, it is proposed to format the hard disk or hard drive contains a lot of files that I must not lose (archives) and then I do? Thank you pour your good advice

  IngeJean wrote:

  I have an external hard drive (Seagate), recognized normal PC but said new, I am running windows 8.1, I know not how to solve this failure; tried it on another computer with windows 7, it is proposed to format the hard disk or hard drive contains a lot of files that I must not lose (archives) and then I do? Thank you pour your good advice

  I have an external hard drive (Seagate), recognized by the PC but unreadable said, I'm on windows 8.1, I do not know how to solve this anomaly; tried it on another computer with windows 7, it is suggested to me to format the hard drive or hard drive that contains many files that I must not lose (archives) what can I do? Thanks in advance for your advice

  Probably as a result of sector Hauptstr.
  Windows key + X and is admin command prompt.
  type this:
  CHKDSK x: / f
  (where x = drive associated with your external hard drive letter, and x: before and after x: there is a space)
  and para on entry.
  Command CHKDSK (check disk) will correct its mistakes and your external hard drive will be accessible again.

  Probably due to errors in sector.
  Windows key + X and select Administrator command prompt.
  type this:
  CHKDSK x: /f
  (where x = associated with your external hard drive drive letter x: and after that x: there is a space)
  and press ENTER.
  Command chkdsk (check disk) will correct the errors and your external hard drive will be accessible again.

• External hard drive USB, not received a drive letter in Vista 64-Bit

  I do not use my BeyondMicro 160 G external hard drive a lot just to make occasional backups, well this time was different.  I have powered the drive, plugged the USB cable into my PC and normal tone was heard, but NO drive letter is assigned to the drive.  In fact I couldn't find anywhere in my computer that the unit was even detected.  I Visa Ultimate 64-bit, I tried to uninstall the drivers in the Device Manager and rebooted and still no external drive, any suggestions?

  Konala Hello,

  Thank you for your response.

  If the external hard drive not detected below are some steps to solve the problem:
   
  You can check if the device is compatible with Windows Vista by visiting the Windows Vista Compatibility Center, which includes a list of drivers, hardware and applications that are compatible with Windows Vista.
   
  For reference, the link to the Windows Vista Compatibility Center is included below:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/
   
  Then, if the external hard drive is not detected in Device Manager, please check if the external drive is detected in the management of the computer:
   
  You can check this by going to: start then click on computer
  When it is connected and switched on, the drive should appear as a drive letter on the computer (ie: drive E:, F: or another letter.) An Autorun window may also appear if the drive is detected.
   
  If the external drive does not appear, please check the following:

  · Check the power supply and check if it works normally.
  · Check the wiring and check that the USB cable is plugged into a port. You can also try another USB port.
  · Check disk management to see if the drive is detected it:
   
  1. right click on computer, select manage, select disk management.
  2. check the upper and lower windows to find if the drive is detected.
   
  If the external hard drive is not detected, try to connect the external drive to another PC to check if the unit is working normally.
   
  Then please check if Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is installed currently.  If WVSP1 is not installed, you can try to install this service pack and check if the problem still persists.
   
  For reference, the link below contains information. about how to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791/
   
   
  The relay please status after the above steps so that we will offer any additional assistance.

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• External hard drive gives USB not recognized error

  I have a Western Digital Passport 80 GB HD, which worked fine with XP until today.  I plugged this morning and received an error not recognized USB.  I followed the troubleshooting tips and online help.  It seems that in most cases, if you go to computer management / disk management, you can see the external hard drive.  This is not the case with mine.  I don't see the player.  I downloaded the recovery software, but everything is based on the premise that the drive appears.  Mine does not work.  Can someone help me?

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  Unfortunately, this drive has probably went wrong.  Have you tried another cable to connect your player to your computer?  It may be a long shot, but it is possible that the cable could be damaged.  You may need to take your car to a specialist in recovery to recover the data.  I apologize for the bad news.

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• Satellite 1800-712 does not recognize my USB external HARD drive

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  I would really appreciate the help. I own a satellite 1800-712. I have receently bought a usb external hard drive for some extra memory (IE Toshiba MK4026GAX USB Device)

  When I connect it to my usb port it records any with the computer. The green light so there is power to the hard drive. The usb ports recognized of other fine features (a modem and memory stick)

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  Although sometimes, I know that the OS is not able to recognize the external USB device, because the device external USB (HDD) consumes more energy than the 500mA.
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• HP Pavilion 15 laptop: Need help, PC laptop HP Pavilion 15 could not boot from USB external hard drive.

  My desktop HP Pavilion P7-1074 4.5 years computer dropped last week. Planed to get a replacement on Black Friday or the day after Christmas. But I have to run some programs inside hard drve to the desktop computer. So I have attatched hard disk dive from my desktop to my laptop HP Pavilion 15 USB port with an enclosure.

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  Hi @db69613,

  Welcome to the HP forums! It's a great way to engage, ask questions and find resolutions by working with specialists from the community of HP. I understand that you need assistance with your desktop computer HARD drive that is connected to your laptop via the USB port. I'll be happy to help you with this.

  I'm just surprised at the levels of technical knowledge and technical skills that your possession. Hats off to you for this. It was very clever of you! It has been a privilege to have shared this platform with you and work with you.

  First of all, programs of a different version or windows session will not work on another computer as it was installed on the computer of origin at this time. It is an installation and application software, to the difference of the data or information that is accessible by any computer when the hard drive is connected. It is because no software installation binds the application of this specific operating system installed on this specific to the time machine.

  If the computer does not and the hard drive is accessible, all the content (such as music, photos, videos, and other information are accessible), but the programs have been installed originally are not available and will not work on any other computer when it is connected to the outside.

  However, if the hard drive works fine, windows is correctly installed, then the same hard disk can be installed on another PC of office and some of the programs should work ideally.

  I hope this helps! Please let me know how it goes. I really hope that the issue is fixed without hassle.

  To simply say thank you, please click the "Thumbs Up" button for appreciate my efforts. If it helps, please mark this as "'Solution Accepted". " If you need more assistance let me know and I will gladly do whatever I can to help.

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  If you use Norton, disable it before using the system restore.

  If it is impossible to enter the Normal Mode, do a Safe Mode system restore:

  Press F8 at the startup/power and the list of startup options, use THE ARROW key to select Safe mode > and then press ENTER.

  System restore steps according to the info above.

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  2. click on start > right click on computer > properties > Windows updates down the lower left corner > updates installed in the lower left corner in the next window

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  I suggest you try to use an external hard drive on another USB plug and check if it works.

  Method 2:

  Automatically diagnose and repair problems with the devices when the Device Manager does not detect your hardware, audio, USB, or other devices, or when your devices are disabled or does not.

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  Check whether the problem is resolved.

  Method 3:

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