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• External hard drive not detected in Windows 7.

  G ' Day,.

  I have a 1 TB external hard drive.  It is recognized by my new computer, but not by the 8 year old.  I use Windows 7 and is updated daily.  Please could someone tell me what I should do to get the old computer to recognize the H E drive please.  The hard drive is a WD and almost new.

  Perry has soon

  Hi Perry,

  Thanks for posting your query on the Microsoft Community.

  According to the description, I understand that your external hard drive is not recognized by your computer.

  This could happen due to some system conflicts.

  I need some information.

  1. What is the make and model of your computer / external hard drive?
  2. You get no matter what error code or error message?

  Try the methods.

  Method 1: Run the hardware and devices Troubleshooter

  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Step 1: I suggest you check in Device Manager if the external drive is listed there.

  1. Connect external hard drive to the computer.
  2. To open Device Manager, type devmgmt.msc in the start search box and press ENTER.
  3. Check to see if the external hard drive is listed.
  4. In Device Manager, expand the hard drive listed in the list of devices.
  5. If the hard disk is listed, are doing a right click on it > click Properties.
  6. In general, look under device status for the message. After back if there is no error message.

  Step 2: Check if the external drive is 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

  I hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to help you further.

• Hitachi external hard drive not detected on Windows 7. Disk Management displays "No Media"

  OP: New computer with Windows 7 cannot display files on external hard drive Hitachi

  My Hitachi hard drive is compatible with Windows 7.  This hard drive was working properly with my old computer using Windows XP.  I can see the device in the Device Manager, but I can't view the files.  In disk management, the drive is listed at the bottom of the screen, but said "No Media", however there is almost 50 GB of data stored.

  The hard drive shows in the list of devices and printers when I opened that folder, but does not appear in the list of hard drives on my computer.

  I still don't understand what happened, but I've decided how to fix it.

  After trying my hard drive locked on 4 computers with Windows installed (two with Windows 7) and two with XP and having no success, I decided to plug it into a computer using a Linyx OS (Obuntu).  The computer recognizes my hard drive and open.  Then I was able to use the Windows System.  I managed to freeze hard drive again and he cured the same way.  Maybe this will help also, if you have access to a computer with this operating system.  Maybe a mac would also work.

• I have a problem with the DVD drive not detected on Windows 7.

  I built a new PC (I've built a few of them).  This time is not considered my ASUS BD player with Windows 7 DVD burner.  It is not in either Device Manager just do not at all recognized.  The BIOS for the ASUS P9X79 of luxury see the SATA drive without problem.  Sometimes after restarting the BD Player looks and functions perfectly, but when the computer goes to sleep or shuts down is usually not there when it is restarted.  Please help me solve this problem :-)

  Original title: optical drive not recognized...

  Hello

  Please contact the Microsoft Community.

  You have a problem with the driver DVD being missing on the computer. It can be difficult when something that is important to you does not work as expected. It's pretty simple and we're here to help you solve the problem. We work as a team and get this sorted out.

  Please answer these questions-

  (1) that you get an error message or error code?

  (2) did you have performed the steps in troubleshooting?

  (3) have you made changes on the computer before the show?

  I would like more information about the issue.

  Method 1-

  I wish that you are running the fixit-

  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows

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

  Method 2-

  Note: 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.
  Back up the registry - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-the-registry

  I would have you look at the article-

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

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

  Let us know if you have other questions about Windows in the future. We will be happy to help you. We at Microsoft, strive for excellence and provide our customers with the best support.

  Thank you.

• Replaced the hard drive and when you try to re - install Windows XP, it says that my product key is not for the USA?

  Hello
  Old disk hard d800 NG,.
  Replaced hard drive should now load all components.
  XP Pro key = * deleted product key * says isn't for the USA?
  Replacement needed cd?
  All the programs and components and where is the best place to get them.
  Thank you

  original title: D800 REACTIVATION XPPRO

  Hi JohnWillsXB,

  I recommend you contact Microsoft customer support for assistance Service team. They will help you to validate Windows.

  For more information, please visit: how and when to contact Microsoft and support Customer Service?

  Hope the helps of information.

• External hard drive not detected in Windows 8

  I just bought a Dell XPS 13, running Windows 8.

  I have two external hard drives from LaCie.

  Disc 1 is used with a Lenovo X120e running Windows 7.

  Disc 2 has two partitions, exclusively for my Macbook Pro running 10.9.5 and the other smaller partition is used to move files between Lenovo and the Macbook.

  When I connect Drive 1 to the XPS 13, nothing happens. It is not turn nor it appears in Device Manager.

  If I turn it on to Lenovo, it works very well.

  When I connect Drive 2 to the XPS 13 (to the same USB port and using the same cable), he turns and is detected.

  If the port is working, pilots work, cable works and Drive 1 works when connected to the Lenovo running Windows 7.

  How can I get the XPS 13 to recognize Drive 1? There must be a way to do this without formatting again.

  Thank you.

  The drive is visible in the BIOS or the mode without failure on the XPS 13?

  You can also try to paginate the connection of the power supply in the drive that works.

• After replacing the hard drive failed to load Windows Vista due to CD drive problem

  Original title: new hard drive

  My hp pavilion dv6700 crashed to its hard drive. I put a new and need to load the operating system vista on it. The cd-rom does not work. I have an external cd drive. What should I do?

  Hello

  «I use the three recovery DVDs I've done everything first, when I bought the laptop Pavilion dv6904ca /HP /.»  And I suspect that they are not good for some reason any. Even if I did so that I have them stored in a safe and proper manner, they were probably unnecessary since the beginning. »

  There is no Windows Vista downloads available from Microsoft.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon.

• Windows XP does not work when I replace the hard drive or motherboard... ?

  How can I make winxp work if I replace the motherboard or my HARD drive;
  The question another way: I want to install Windows XP on the motherboard so I'll have to take the hard drive and connect it to another motherboard... How can I make because it open of course used... It is is not need any file b4 replacing or anything?

  That may depend on whether you have a copy of Windows XP comes with your PC, to which it might be bios locked the card mother origonal.
  If you have a retail version of Windows XP, you must perform a repair installation and install the new drivers of motherboard
  http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm

  If you simply replace the hard drive, you reinstall Windows XP on the new drive, if it is a sata drive, it might be necessary to use the F6 option to install the drivers for the controller sata disks, at the beginning of the installation

• How can I reinstall windows after replacing the hard drive? Laptop did not come with a disc.

  My internal hard drive went bad in my laptop, easy to replace and relatively inexpensive. However, the laptop came not with the windows disk. So, how can I reinstall windows once I replaced the hard drive?

  Basically, you have two choices. You can communicate with the person who made the computer and see if they can provide either a set of Windows Vista restore disks (I would assume) or an installation for Windows Vista (probably OEM) DVD. If the second choice, determine if you will need to download device drivers or software packages from their web site. OR, you can purchase the operating system of your choice, retail. The wisdom is that, if this is your choice, you see if you will need the device drivers and get those of the web site of the manufacturer.

  Once you have the disks, install in the usual way.

  Tom Ferguson

• This copy of Windows is not genuine after replacing the hard drive

  Hello, I bought a copy of windows 7 Home. My hard drive crashed. replaced the hard drive, now it tells me that windows is authentic noty. How can I fix it?

  So that we can analyze and solve a problem of non-genuine notification you can experience, download and run it Microsoft Genuine Advantage diagnostic tool . 

  After you run the tool, click on the button continue, then click on the copy button, then paste the report into your post.  In addition, please include a brief question or relevant information that might be helpful in our efforts to help you.

  Thank you!

  Carey Frisch

• Replacing the hard drive HP G62-450SA model / recovery. Windows 7

  Hello

  Last week my laptop started running very slowly, and after a few tests, it seems that the hard drive is on its way.

  I phoned to HP supports, however is out of warranty I wasn't able to get a real support, but advised him to watch the online support pages to back up my files, create a file recovery on a usb device and then it would be as simple as taking on the old hard drive, put in the new, and following the instructions to recover my system and files.

  So after these tips, I've created:

  -A recovery image USB on a Virgin USB key, using the Recovery Manager

  -A backup on an external hard drive using the backup and restore

  -An image of the system by using the backup and restore.

  Then I replaced the hard drive.

  When I turned on the laptop all I get is a black screen that says "no boot device - insert the diskette and press any key".

  I have not all discs. I thought that was the point of creating the recovery image on the USB key? I insert the USB key, and it is not recognized.

  If at this point, I'm stuck. I'm not all boards because HP say they have to charge me.

  Please can anyone here tell me what to do next? What I need to buy recovery discs or is there a way I can install the new hard drive by using the above files?

  Thanks in advance

  Hello

  You are welcome

  Another option, you can try would be to restore the system image you created - you can do the following.

  If you do not, use another PC to create a rescue CD Windows 7.  Download the ISO relevant among the links below.

  Windows 7 32 bit

  Windows 7 64 bit

  You must use an app like ImgBurn ( Note: you can deselect additional software during installation of ImgBurn options) to burn the ISO to a CD - a guide on the use of ImgBurn to write an ISO on a disc is here.

  When creating, type following the ESC key as soon as you start the launch of the laptop Boot Menu, and then insert the rescue CD.  Select boot options (usually f9 ), use the arrow keys to select the CD/DVD drive and press ENTER.  You can also get a prompt to "Press any key to" continuous - it if requested.

  Connect the drive that contains the system image you have created and then follow method 3 below to reload the image on the new HARD drive.

  http://www.shivaranjan.com/2009/05/21/Windows-7-How-to-restore-Windows-7-partition-or-hard-disk-part...

  Kind regards

  DP - K

• Replaced the HARD drive, discs of HP Win 7 recovery, load loop file employees or any windows boot device

  System: HP pavilion dv6-3155dx
  OS: Windows 7 (64-bit)

  My son's computer was on the fritz. No Moose OS disks, so I bought a recovery disc for HP. Not good. Machine attempted to run records, but stopped far from completion due to HARD disk failures. HARD drive failed the disk test HARD Insider bios. Replaced by the new Seagate. Added also 4 GB of RAM for total 8 Gb. BIOS test the RAM and the HARD disk as good. Yay!

  BUT, when running Windows 7 recovery discs, I get the "Windows is loading files...". "black screen with the loading bar, first quickly, then slowly." Can I get the promise of "Starting Windows", but it fails and the system seems to reboot to the recovery disks in an infinite loop. Black loading screen, to windows to count, to restart it, to the black loading screen... Again and again and again. I can F8 safe mode that just brings back us to the loop.

  Somewhere I heard tell that there was a problem with the HP startup with a new disk or the recovery disks and get the file sp44645.exe from Cyberlink, put on a CD and boot from there. Got the file, set the bios to boot and "No boot device - insert the diskette in the book and press a key." Rechecked. I'm starting the CD player (otherwise why Windows Life recovery disks?)

  Hmm. Bios sees the HARD drive. Recovery of Windows of DVD starts but loops. No bootable CD bootable file.

  I'm a bit confuzzled (confused/perplexed)? Where is the real failure here?

  Good news so far. Hope by now that you have managed to successfully recover (didn't see it in time to pray ). If you've had success, you can try reinstalling the extra ram.

• I just replaced the hard drive in my PC with my arrival of the damaged disc. I'm wondering now "activate Windows now".

  I just replaced the hard drive in my PC with my arrival of the damaged disc. I'm wondering now "activate Windows now". The code on the computer case was partly carried away and I do not have a record of it. The software has been activated once already. Suggestions, please.

  original title: hard drive swap.

  Use a magnifying glass and a strong light and see if you can retrieve the key.  It is not registered anywhere except on the label.  They are applied at the factory in batches, and there is no record that the key is affixed to a specific computer.  Recover what you can and then try to activate by phone.

  To activate Windows Vista by phone, follow these steps: click Start, and then click computer.  Click System Properties on the toolbar, and then click click here to activate Windows now in the Windows activation area.

  If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password, or click on continue.  The Windows of Activation Wizard starts.  Click use the telephone system automated in the Windows Wizard of Activation.

• Replaced the hard drive on my dell inspiron 1525 Vista restored. Now "unable to detect wireless networks.

  Replaced the hard drive on my dell inspiron 1525 Vista restored. Now "unable to detect wireless networks.

  MarkWilkins,

  The utility of desktop / laptop must be installed first (if applicable), then the drivers from the chipset. If they are NOT installed everything first, then the rest of the drivers will not install.

  How to download and install drivers in the correct order

  Rick

• I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number?

  I had pre installed windows vista on my laptop. now, I replaced the hard drive. so, can we recover only windows giving you the serial number? I have sony laptop.

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  http://eSupport.Sony.com/

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner