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

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  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.

• CD/DVD drive not recognized by Windows Vista

  I installed a suite of burningb of CD and DVD on my Toshiba (under Vista Home Premium). My CD/DVD drive appeared more in the computer and was no longer functional. I deleted the program I installed and apparently caused the problem, but it did not help. I have read through the help of Microsoft (929461, 314060) documents and used the Fix - It utility. Also unsuccessful. I discovered the response of Martin, the technical support engineer made on May 5, 2009. I followed his instructions with great success. However, my question now is this: I have still some remains of the problem left over. I get an error message at startup saying, 'InstaBurn UDF driver is not installed correctly. Run the InstaBurn installation program. ' InstaBurn is part of the suite of the copy (hotpics by Nova Development Corp.).  I also have an error message of my reader DVD Toshiba saying that the DVD player does not work - although it is. I played a DVD as a test on it after that I followed the instructions above. How can I remove these error messages annoying that aren't accurate?  Would appreciate any information about this minor - but annoying problem.

  Hello

  Do a Restore Point then you can go back to where you are if necessary although you should not have to:

  How to create a Vista System Restore Point
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76332-system-restore-point-create.html

  How to make a Vista system restore
  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-System-Restore-how.html
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  Try this - Panel - Device Manager - CD/DVD - double-click on the device - driver tab - click
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  Then, work your way through these - don't forget the drive might be bad, could be a loose cable or
  slight corrosion on the contacts (usually for a laptop) and other issues.

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  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314060 - a Mr Fixit

  The CD drive or the DVD drive does not work as expected on a computer that you upgraded to Windows Vista
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929461

  When you insert a CD or a DVD, Windows Vista may not recognize the disc
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/939052

  Your CD or DVD drive cannot read or write media - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/cd_dvd_drive_problems

  CD/DVD drive does not appear in Windows Vista, or you receive this error during the installation of Windows Vista after booting from the DVD (AHCI)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/952951
  Drive CD - R or CD - RW Drive is not recognized as a recordable device
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/316529/

  Hardware devices not detected or not working - A Mr Fixit
  http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/hardware_device_problems

  Another possibility is that the cables are loose. Remove ALL power, then make sure that the cables in both
  ends. Remove and replace, do not just tight. For laptops, you can often clean power and
  contacts data with a pencil eraser.

  Some DVD players do not use the Windows default drivers so check with the manufacturer of system and
  manufacturer of device to see if there is a firmware or drivers for your drive if necessary.

  ===============================================

  Go to Toshiba and download and drivers or programs that affect the CD/DVD drive - Chipset
  and BIOS updates can also play a role.

  For any download - SAVE - go to where you put them - click on - RUN AS ADMIN

  Toshiba downloads - access your model
  http://www.CSD.Toshiba.com/cgi-bin/TAIS/support/JSP/home.jsp?NAV=download

  Then reinstall the programs that you use for this drive.

  Hope these helps.

  Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

• The lack of CD/DVD drive - not recognized by windows or other programs

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  Hello

  (1) would you please provide more information about the problem you are having with word and Internet Explorer?

  Method 1: You may need to reinstall Roxio on your computer, please see the article below for programs that can cause this problem:

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

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

  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.
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  Method 2: If a Protection of resources Windows (WRP) file is missing or is damaged, Windows may not behave as expected. Auditor of file system (CFS) scan to fix all of the corrupted system files. To do this, follow the steps mentioned in the link below:

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• External hard drives not recognized / work in Windows 7

  I see that many people have problems with Windows 7 does not recognise external drives. I have a SimpleTech Pro 1 t external drive used to be recognized with Windows 7, but is no longer recognized. He wasn't arrested only recently recognized. I if it is the car, so I bought an external drive of Hitachi LifeStudio 2 t. It does work on my desk. However, two external drives work with my laptop running MS Vista. So the problem is not with the external drives. On the contrary, the problem is with Windows 7 is no longer recognizing external drives. I read a lot of posts here and see that many people have the same problem, but none of the solutions are presented. Windows 7 does everything just not with external drives? It's frustrating.

  Hello
   
  Have you tried the troubleshooting steps?
   
  Step 1: Try to run Automated Troubleshooting Services and check out what he has to say.
  Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/gp/hardware_device_problems
  
  Step 2: You can also check in the device if Manager disk external drive is listed.
  
  a. connect the external hard drive to the computer.
  b. to open Device Manager, type devmgmt.msc in the search box start and press ENTER.
  c. check if the external drive is listed.
  d. in Device Manager, expand the hard drive listed in the list of devices.
  e. If the hard disk is listed, right click on it > click Properties.
  (f) in general, under control of device for the message status. After back if there is no error message.
  Step 3: Check to see if the external drive is getting detected in disk management.
  
  If the hard drive recognized in disk management and if there is no drive letter assigned, I suggest that you right-click on the drive and assign a drive letter and check to see if it helps:
  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter
  Step 4: Since external hard drive is detected earlier, I suggest that you try to perform system restore.
  Reference: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/features/system-restore
   

  Step 5: Remove and reinstall all USB controllers.

  To remove and reinstall all USB controllers, follow these steps:

  a. clickStart, click run, type sysdm.cpl in theOpen box and then click OK.

  b. click on thehardware tab.

  c. click theDevice Manager button.

  d. expandBus USB controllers.

  e. right click on each device under theBus USB controllers node and then click Uninstall to remove them one at a time.

  f. restart the computer and reinstall the USB controllers. Restarting the computer should automatically install the drivers.

  g. plug in the removable USB storage device and perform a test to ensure that the problem is solved.

  Step 6: Install the windows updates and check.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-Windows-updates

  Step 7: Install the latest chipset driver. For this I recommend you contact the manufacturer of the system.

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• Internal SATA II hard drive not recognized by Windows 7

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  Intel LGA 1156 MB
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  Original title: Professional. Have an advantage humbucker 16 X 8 DVD/CD RW & ATi Radeon 9550 AGP 250 M for video and VGA that is not recognized

  Have a double microphone 16 X 8 DVD/CD RW advantage which is not recognized by XP Professional.  Also have a CD unit and when windows installs the drivers - it gives them both the same driver.  DVD RW is only recognized as a CD! Have used Microsoft fixit and he says everything is fine. -It uses the same driver for CD and DVD RW units.

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  Have deleted the drivers and tried to control the computer for downloads by Microsoft and it can't find them - if I do a check for hardware changes, he finds only those who do not work properly and that don't work at all, as indicated above.

  Also went on the Microsoft Web site and cannot find a solution it - clicked on links with any help that I could see.

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  LF

  Hello

  To work around this problem in Microsoft Windows XP, follow these steps:

  Note: 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 the following article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756

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  a. Click Start, click Run, type regedit and then click OK.

  (b) in the navigation pane, search for, and then click the following registry subkey:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\ {4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}

  (c) in the right pane, click UpperFilters.

  d. in the Edit menu, click on delete.

  e. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

  f. in the right pane, click LowerFilters.

  g. in the Edit menu, click on delete.

  h. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

  i. exit the registry editor.

  j. restart the computer.

  Note: If you notice a loss of functionality in a particular program as in the CD recording software after you remove registry UpperFilters and LowerFilters values, reinstall this software. If this problem continues, contact the supplier of software to help.

  Step 2: Remove the existing drivers. To do this, follow these steps:

  a. Click Start and then click Control Panel.

  b. If the control panel is in category view, click performance and Maintenance and then click System.

  c. If the control panel is in Classic view, double-click System.

  d. click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.

  e. expand CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives, right click on the device CD and DVD and then click on uninstall.

  f. When you are prompted to confirm that you want to remove the device, click OK.

  g. restart the computer.

  Note: after you restart your computer. the drivers will be automatically installed.

  See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982116/en-us

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  Hello

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  When I connect my external hard drive, its getting detected in the bottom right of the machine by displaying a small icon. considering that, the external hard drive is not displayed in my computer.

  In disk management, his appears as Disk1, on right click on it, getting only "convert the dynamic disk' and 'Properties' are enabled.

  In disk management, in the list of volumes, 5 empty volumes are also there. Right click on these only "Delete Volume" is enabled. "Change drive letter and paths" is disabled.

  Please help me solve this problem.

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  A bit of a ball in the twilight. I'm wondering is someone else had this unit, tried to change the way it has been implemented and "messed up." I would take this one back and get another - especially if you got it in one of the "big box" stores If you're inclined to try to fix it, be aware that this may affect your ability ot return it for Exchange or credit. Depends the seller policies.

  Right mouse click have the drive in the list to see the options. If they are correctly set, it may be possible to simply assign a drive letter to each volume of 'empty' If this configuration is OK with you.

  Otherwise, the fix would involve will use the facilities of disc to remove the present volumes, and then creating one or more. Make sure that you choose to format the logical disks as and assign it a drive letter. See the Windows Help system.

  Let us know.

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  I bought a genuine version of XP Pro 64 to load on my computer and because Win 7 froze with drivers nVidia graphics.

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  They do not show on my computer or disk management at all.

  They appear in Device Manager with a yellow question mark big under 'other devices '.

  I right click on the hard drive in the Device Manager to update the driver, and it always fails.

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  I tried different ports, front and rear... no good.

  My system XP 64 Prp is updated w/Windows update and software chip to the motherboard.

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  WD technicians say that I am the only one with this problem. PlugNPlay needs no driver, what do say.

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  See the following articles that may help you resolve this problem.

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  Why my computer does not detect my new USB device when I run Windows XP or Windows Server 2003?
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314634

• 3 50 PX1394U external hard drive not recognized

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  If you get the message installation was successful, you should find the HARD disk in disk management.
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  Hello

  I have a desktop HP a6332 all the spec original factory which includes a SATA 320 GB which shows as a drive scsi in windows but is a SATA drive in the bios, the disk and is connected to a SATA port.

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  Hello

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