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• External hardrive is not recognized

  Separated from this thread.

  I have an external hard drive that is not recognized when I try to use from any computer. I ran the disk management and it's RAW. I tried to format it in NTFS but I get an error-drive is in the process of use/cannot format the drive.

  I also tried the instructions above, but I got the same error in the control box. This is what it looks like:

  DISKPART > list volume

  Volume # Ltr Label Fs Type size status Info
  ----------  ---  -----------  -----  ----------  -------  ---------  --------
  Volume 0 E DVD-ROM 0 B no media
  Volume 1 C Windows NTFS Partition Boot healthy 911 GB
  Volume 2 SYSTEM FAT32 Partition 360 MB healthy system
  Hidden 3 WINRE NTFS Partition 849 MB Healthy volume
  IM 4 d hidden healthy Partition 18 GB NTFS volume recovery
  Volume 5 F Partition BRUTE 298 GB healthy

  DISKPART > select volume 5

  Volume 5 is the selected volume.

  DISKPART > format fs = ntfs quick

  0 percent completed

  Virtual Disk Service error:
  The device is in use.

  The selected volume or partition is in use.
  To continue the operation, use the OVERRIDE parameter.

  How can I fix it?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your concern.

  Respect your concerns, you can stop the player that is currently running or in use. Here's how:

  1. Press Windows key + Rand type diskmgmt.msc.
  2. Click OK and it will show you the computer management window.
  3. Under storage, click disk management.
  4. Right click on the volume that you want to delete, select Delete Volume.
  5. At the confirmation prompt, click Yes . This will leave the partition as unallocated.

  Then you can go ahead and re format the hard drive.

  Let us know how it goes.

  Kind regards.

• External SATA drive not recognized in Windows 7

  I use a SATA Sabrent USB adapter to connect an old hard drive Samsung SATA with Windows XP on it to my new Windows 7 laptop.  The older hard drive a lot of files on what I would like to transfer through.  After I have the hard drive lights and then connect the USB adapter to the laptop, I see the message that the drivers have been installed, but no hard drive does not appear in the my computer window or in the disk management window.  Indeed, these windows will usually hang after that I connected the drive.  This could be a problem with the drivers not installed, or is there something else?  Any help is appreciated, I really want to recover the files from my old hard drive!

  Thank you
  Justin

  Hello

  1. the hard drive is compatible with Windows 7?

  2. do you get an error code in Device Manager?

  3. What is the model of the Samsung drive?

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to connect the device to a different USB port and check if it helps.

  Also, try to connect the device to another system running Windows 7 and check if it is fixed.

  Method 2:

  Follow the link below, run the fix it tool and check if the problem is resolved.

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

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

  Let us know if it helps.

• Hitachi Lifestudio external hard drive not recognized on Windows Vitsa... why?

  I have a hitachi lifestudio external hard drive and it works great 50% of the time... the other 50%, I fight because it not being recognized on my computer or laptop (both vista).  I plugged it to my computer now and it will only recognize the player but is not the one with my files that I need.  I have two USB cords connected and it was working fine yesterday!  Now all of a sudden it won't work at all.  I got and rehooked many times now and still nothing.  Other USB ports are filled with our wireless mouse and others.  Is there a way to force vista to recognize something?

  Hello

  ·          Were there any changes made to your computer before this problem?

  Step 1: Try running Microsoft fix it in the following article:

  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems

  See also: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices

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

  If the hard drive is recognized in disk management and if there is no letter assigned drive, I suggest you make a right click on the drive and assign a drive letter and check to see if it helps:

  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

• Maxtor One Touch 4 external hard drive not recognized by Windows 7 64 bit

  It does not appear in Device Manager, and disk management.

  I tried all 8 USB ports on my computer.

  I have it plugged into different outlets (light still on) and tested it on other computers running Vista 32 bit and XP.

  The drive works fine on other computers, but not my new computer running Windows 7 64 bit.   Microsoft Compatibility Checker stated that this player should work with Windows 7 64 bit.

  I'd like to get this to work by car.  Any ideas?

  Hi Anthony Netties.

  Check if the hard drive is detected in the BIOS.

  BIOS: Frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/BIOS-frequently-asked-questions

  While I was looking at the Seagate site, I came across this One Touch 4 is only designed to work with 32-bit operating systems only and is perhaps the reason for computer detects it not.

  http://www.Seagate.com/WW/v/index.jsp?locale=en-us&name=OT4-downloads&vgnextoid=0ed72c9e46914110VgnVCM100000f5ee0a0aRCRD

  You can also run the sea tools available in the link below and check.

  http://www.Seagate.com/WW/v/index.jsp?locale=en-us&name=SeaTools&vgnextoid=720bd20cacdec010VgnVCM100000dd04090aRCRD

  I hope this helps!

  Halima S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Stor.e slim not recognized by Windows 8.1

  Hello

  A Stor.e slim external HARD drive is not recognized in Windows 8.1 (no problem with Windows 7). When it is plugged in, it s shown as a device not recognized. Driver is requested but not found.

  Hello

  Stor.E Slim external HARD drive is a 2.5 HDD USB 3.0 and 900mA power it requires to work correctly.

  I suppose that there is nothing wrong with this HARD drive, but with your laptop.

  8/8.1 win requires different drivers and you will probably need to install a suitable driver in order to get the USB ports work correctly (USB 3.0 as well as the driver additional chipset would be also necessary).

• Yoga Pro 2 - display not recognized in windows (hardware or driver problem?)

  Out of warranty by a month!

  Yoga Pro 2-256 gb, installed a new wireless card a month ago. Windows 8.1

  The touchscreen still work while the screen is black.

  System restarted after the mode 'sleep', in my opinion.

  The Lenovo logo is displayed, seems to load Windows, but when windows loads (I don't see it so it is a hypothesis of load) drafts of the screen and the black light is on.

  Can I connect an external monintor that connects after the return from sleep mode (odd). Who then off the backlight.

  When the external monitor, the internal screen is not yet recognized by windows.

  When I boot in safe mode, the internal display works fine with of course limited capabilities.

  I rebooted on the support site display drivers.

  Right now my internal monitor is not recognized by windows and is dark, and I can use an external monitor.

  Someone at - he of the clues as to what my happen? Hardware, driver etc?

  Can what information I provide?

  It is a pretty weird problem with contradictory observations.

  (1) screen working in Mode safe but not regular boot. (So not the hardware problem)

  (2) display on an external monitor in normal mode. (So, no drivers issue)

  Have you installed the wireless card yourself? You unplug the cable from the screen during the installation of the card?

  Could you re - open and check that all connections are good?

  The Wi - Fi card works well?

  I also recommend a complete reset of the laptop to eliminate the possibility that it is a corrupt driver. You can use the NOVO button to reset your laptop. Make sure you make a backup on an external drive for your personal files.

• CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows

  Original title: another question about the DVD drive is not detected in Windows 7

  I have the same problem that many others have described here on the DVDR drive not detected after installing Windows 7. I still have not solved this issue. But I have another similar problem. The system will not recognize an external USB DVDR drive connected to a USB port. In essence, I have no access to the internal drive (in a Dell Inspiron 1545) or the external hard drive. Without access to a DVD player I can't even uninstall Windows 7, and I can not install or save anything else without a drive. I'm at my wits end. If anyone can help I will shower you with praise.

  Hi Therevmrbill,

    
  Scenario 1:
   
  
  Reference:
  
  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116
    
  Scenario 2:
  
  1 try to connect the DVD USB drive on another computer and check if the problem persists.
  2. try to connect other USB devices to the computer and check if it is detected.
  
  Try to run the troubleshooter and see if the problem is resolved.
  
  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter 

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  I. Suuresh Kumar - Microsoft technical support.

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• external dvd drive not recognized

  Original title: my external dvd player

  My dvd/rw external elonexs drive does not work. I'm worried cos I really need to use. PLS, any ideas on what I shd do?

  Hi Clement,

  Check if it is recognized in Device Manager. Follow the steps below:

  a. Click Start, type devmgmt.msc and press to enter.

  b. Locate the name of the device

  You can also run the fix it from the link below and check if this can help: your CD-ROM drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116

  With regard to:

  Samhrutha G S - Microsoft technical support.

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• ("My CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows (Code 39)")

  My CD / DVD is missing or is not recognized by Windows. My driver Version: 6.1.7601.17514, OS is windows 7.

  I received the following message:

  • Windows encountered a problem installing the software driver for your device
  • Windows raise driver software for your device but encountered an error trying to install it.
  • Windows cannot load the driver for this hardware device. The driver may be corrupted or missing. (Code 39)

  I tried several ways to follow the steps that says on the website of Microsoft, as with the help of the hardware and peripheral troubleshooting tool, but it didn't work.  I also used a new external device and was not recognized by windows as well. By the way

  Can you still collect my DVD player?  How can I solve this problem? Thank you

  Run these set the then restart.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/982116

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

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314060

• Epson Perfection 1250 scanner not recognized under windows 8

  one moment the Windows 8 is up and runing.
  All except the Scanner Epson Perfection 1250.
  Old it is but where is the driver for windows 8.
  Epson has no support for this driver.

  The scanner is not recognized by window 8.
  Someone can help or do we need to buy a new one.

  Just for info. Scanner works Yes there are free external programs that can run on windows 8, but you have to pay to get rid of the watermark on each scan.

  But why the Microsoft cant recognize?

  I dropped the driver, I use VueScan. It will scan without the need for any driver.

  Work on my Epson 1650 Scanner.

• Optical drive is not recognized in Windows 8.1 (x 64) or in the UEFI System Diagnostics.

  Description of the problem:

  Optical drive is not recognized in Windows 8.1 (x 64) or in the UEFI System Diagnostics.

  Steps to recreate:

  UEFI:

  1. Start the PC in diagnosis system UEFI (F2 at the STATION)
  2. Pane controls
  3. Optical drive
  4. Sequential control
  5. Error: Optical drive not installed.

  8.1 Windows (x 64):

  1. Run Device Manager
  2. Error: No CD/DVD Drives section.
  3. Search for new hardware changes nothing.

  Relevant system specs:

  Mobile: HP Pavilion 15-n023sa (construction of vanilla)

  Optical drive: HP DVDRAM gu70n

  Steps already taken to solve:

  • Replaced the DVD drive with one of the similar specs of HP Pavilion. The replaced gn70n perfectly in the other machine. No change on problem laptop. Conclusion: DVD player works, and there is no problems with Windows 8.1 (x 64).
  • Removed DVD player. Restarted the computer. Sign in to Windows. Stop. Replace the DVD drive. Start the laptop. This is trying to solve defects of material with the PnP devices; more help to solve any problems of intermittent loose connection. Conclusion: No change.
  • Ran, troubleshooting of hardware and devices, via the control panel. Problem found: material changes may not have been detected. Explore more options just takes you through http://social.answers.microsoft.com/search/en-us/?query=hardware+device, that it is a 404 error page. Conclusion: Help and Support Windows is sorely lacking. They show no more information than just that something was detected as incorrect.
  • Ran the Microsoft FixIt troubleshooting of optical disc and auto repairman. (http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/5/8/F586FB7C-78E0-40EB-AF41-4C925F803CAF/CDDVDWin8.meta.dia... The convenience store has reported that the device was not found. He recommended to remove all power cables, power off, and various other things which have no relevance for computer laptop troubleshooting of switching equipment. He said: If the problem persists, contact the manufacturer. Conclusion: Windows troubleshooting can not solve the problem.
  • Run Windows Update to ensure that all updates and definitions have been installed. Conclusion: Windows is perfectly up to date.
  • Run a complete Rootkit and malware using Sbybot S & D 2.3 heuristic analysis. as a signature database scan using Windows Defender. Conclusion: Laptop is clean of rootkits and malware, to the best of my knowledge.

  Notes:

  The DVD player is NOT appear in Device Manager, OR in this PC.

  The DVD drive is NOT detected by diagnostics system UEFI.

  There is reference to the DVD in BIOS drive NUMBER , other than as an option of Setup, which is generic.

  The DVD player itself, works and has been verified on a different machine.

  The only possible conclusion is that the optical drive port mini-SATA on the motherboard is dead.

• Pavilion 550-122nd: Laserjet 1018 is not recognized in Windows 10

  LaserJet 1018 is not recognized in Windows 10 of 155-122nd Panilion.

  The "result of software and driver for laserjet 1018' has not failed (new driver)

  USB ports active aere

  Do I need a new driver for Windows 10?

  Is a new availabe driver for Windows 10?

  Thank you.

  Hello and welcome to the community of HP @Rikkie1,

  I understand that you're having trouble installing the drivers for your HP LaserJet 1018 on your computer Windows 10. I will do my best to help.

  Only the integrated Windows Print Driver is compatible with the HP LaserJet 1018 on Windows 10. Below, I have posted a link to a document that has some instructions on how to install and use the integrated Windows print driver. Please try all the steps in order and get back to me with the results.

  HP print driver printer - install and use the built-in Windows

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• My new Canon 70 d is not recognized by Windows 10 anniversary.

  Anniversary of 10 Windows running under Parallels 12 on a new MacBook Pro.

  Plug my 6 d and that it appears in the devices.

  Plug my 7 d and it does NOT appear in the devices.

  I have two other (not Canon) cameras that work with Windows.

  Using the same USB cable for two Canon cameras. Even tried another cable.

  I have two new cameras: 6 d and 70 d.

  The 6 d is modified and cooled by DS Central.

  The 70 d is original.

  MacBook Pro with 16 GB of memory running macOS Sierra.

  Using the same cable for two cameras, EOS Utility 3 that was installed for the 6 d running.

  The 6 d is recognized by the works and EOS Utility 3.

  The 70 d is not many EOS Utility 3 or EOS Utility 2.

  And curiously, the 70 d is also not recognized by Windows 10 (update birthday, running under Parallels on the MacBook Pro 12).

• CD/DVD drive not recognized by Windows all of a sudden

  The opitical drive had been used with problem. I removed a couple of days and when I came back it is no longer listed in "MY Computer". Put everything in the disc drive is not recognized. The drive does not appear on the list th of the material system. The drive has power since it extends and retracts. He tries (the light) to play the disc but stops.

  Hi Ranamaska,

  You can follow this link & check if the problem persists:

  Your CD or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs

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

  Hope the helps of information.