I'm trying to upgrade from windows vista to windows 7 - my western digital not recognized hard driver

I am trying to upgrade to windows Vista Home Basic to windows 7 ultimate - my western digital not recognized hard driver. When upgrading the hard drive is not in the list of places to install. In addition, the driver is not found.

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