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• Unable to transfer television programs from external hard drive on computer

  Title: How to transfer tv shows from external hard drive to my computer dish network?

  My computer won't let me transfer of external hard drive media.  When I plug the external hard drive, it does not respond as it will not read anything on the external hard drive, sort of as there is no.

  Hello

  -What is the operating system installed on your computer?
  -You are aware of any changes made on the computer before this problem?
   
  Method 1: Run the FIXIT from Microsoft from the link below and check if the problem persists.
  Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/
   
  Method 2: I also suggest you to run the Troubleshooter and check if that helps.
  Open the hardware and devices Troubleshooter
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter
   
  Method 3: I suggest to change the cable to the external drive and also try to connect the player to another USB port on the computer, then check if the problem persists.
   
  Hope this information helps.

• I can run vista windows on an external hard drive?

  Hi I was wondering if I could run windows vista Home premium (64 bit) on an external hard drive...

  and how would I do it?

  I was reading around and found some info that said that I need to start from the main internal drive, but I think that my internal drive has some errors and im not sure how long it will last... Although I did have too much problems with it since my last restore full on a month and half ago.

  any suggestions or steps I must take to be able to do this?

  I don't think that this is possible. It is possible to install/boot from a HDD external bootable with some revisions minor http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/07/15/how-to-install-windows-7-or-vista-from-bootable-portable-usb-flash-memory-key-or-hard-disk-drive/ (assuming that your BIOS supports this)-say if your CD/DVD has not, recovery or reinstallation, but it is not the same as Vista from the external HARD drive.  I think the biggest problem is the drivers who won't be loaded until the Windows startup and Windows could not start without the USB already loaded if it was located on an external USB drive (and the other drivers as well) and there may be some problems with the boot files.  There may be other issues - I think XP and Vista are INTENTIONALLLY DESIGNED to work this way (for reasons of piracy among others)...

  I read a post from Carey Frisch MVP, who says flatly that it cannot be done.  Here is an article on the topic which also categorically states that it cannot be done with XP or Vista http://computer-drives-storage.suite101.com/article.cfm/can_you_boot_from_external_hard_disk_drive.

  I read a few articles that say it's possible with XP using the appropriate BIOS and a whole bunch of changes in the registry (changes that have not been identified), but I frantly in doubt.  Too many other articles argue against it.  In addition, it would be MUCH slower (no matter how fast the hard disk) due to the method of connection - you do not use this way on a daily basis.

  Many of the dismantled external when hard drives are compaatible with and will fit inside the computer case and work as internal drives - maybe you can try that as an alternative (assuming that you do not want to buy another drive HARD internal for now).

  To test your hard drive, check the manufacturer and then get the diagnostic utility of: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/302602-hard-drive-diagnostic-utilities.html.  If she failed the test, replace it.  If she passes the test, then it's probably nothing wrong with it.  You can also run chkdsk /f /r from the elevated command prompt and see what happens - happens to you lots of bad sectors and a lot of corruption, then it is time to replace the drive before it will totally fail...

  I hope this helps (although it is probably not the answer you were hoping for).

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• Could not map the drive from external hard drive to the new computer laptop with windows 7-64 bit

  I just got a new laptop with windows 7-64 bit.  When I try to map a drive on my external hard drive, it tries to connect but then returns the message "the network path was not found" I even tried to use the ip address.  The external drive is turned on and I can be mapped to other computers in my house.  When I click on browse in the drive, network adapter, and then click the network folder window, I see that what's on my pc.

  Hi katnoir,

  Follow the steps described in the links:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-networking/Windows-7-network-error-code-0x80070035-Windows/84791143-B70a-4EC2-B700-98df657fe45c

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-networking/Windows-logon-unsuccessful-during-map-network/055d61a5-00d0-4798-9e98-66e6ba0726de

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-networking/ErrorCode-0x80070035-the-network-path-cannot-be/d2debc9c-afbb-497c-A0D8-a3e4e0137061

• How to run creative cloud from a hard drive external?

  My system is Mac OS 10.7.5 and my hard drive is almost full. Creative cloud apps freeze and run slowly. Could I earn little speed by downloading applications on an external hard drive?

  Hi Steven,

  Please see the thread: Installation CC [on an external drive]

  Kind regards

  Shelly

• Data from external hard drive not visible

  My computer has been recently infected with the virus to restore Windows. As soon as I was aware, I unplugged my network cable and a drive external hard (without using to remove the device safely), who has all my data. I then used a previous restore point to get rid of the virus, which was apparently with success, because there is no remaining trace.

  Now, the external hard drive is not visible in Explorer. Other utility programs say that the data is always there, but I can't see it or access it in the usual way. This drive worked perfectly up to this point. I tried to restart, unplug the external drive and reconnect it and using a different USB port, but so far nothing has worked.

  How can I get Vista to recognize my external drive?

  Hello

  Run the system restore will be not delete or remove the virus on the computer. System Restore helps you restore system files from your computer to an earlier point in time.

  First I suggest you to run the check, and online virus scan if no malware or viruses detected on the computer activity. You can run the scan for viruses online from the link below: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

  NOTE: Make sure that you select the correct version of the operating system before downloading the scanner)

  For the problem with the external hard drive, follow the methods below:

  Method 1:

  Check if the device is detected in Device Manager. Follow the steps for the same thing:

  a. click on start

  b. click Run, in the Run dialog box type devmgmt.msc

  (c) in the Device Manager window, locate the drive

  Method 2:

  Run the fix it from the link below and check if it helps. Link: Hardware devices do not work or are not detected in Windows: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/hardware_device_problems/

• Cannot start windows, impossible to reinstall windows, can't restore windows to the external hard drive or to an earlier point in time!

  I have a Dell studio 1535 laptop. When I start it the typical loading screen appears with Dell logo and the possibility to go to the installation or boot menu.

  If I leave this office, I go to the Windows Error Recovery screen with give me the opportunity to start the system restart or start windows normally. If I start windows normally, the loading windows screen comes up while the screen flashes blue with white writing (too fast to read) and I am referred to the Dell loading screen.

  If I select the Startup Repair tool, I come to a screen where I am asked to select my operating system, but the list is empty. It also shows if you don't see your operating system in the list then click loading drivers to load the drivers from your hard drive. He said now insert the device installation media, so I put in the installation CD for the drivers that came with my laptop. I browse through the files on the cd and select 1386 > R180982 > IAAHCI. This will display a list of drivers and I chose Intel(r) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (I'll explain why later). However when I add this driver it says that the software that supports your device requires you to restart your computer. Also, if I check computer while browsing my HDD is not listed, which I think might be a problem.

  Furthermore, if I don't take any driver, and then click Next when I have 5 options. If I do the Startup Repair, it only takes a few seconds and said if repairs where succesful windows starts normally (which it doesn't).

  If I do the system restore an error comes up saying that, to perform an offline system restore, you must specify which windows installation you want to restore. By example, if the installation is in "C:\Windows" should be restored in the following command: rstrui.exe/OFFLINE:C:\Windows. I have it entered in the command prompt, it runs it sends me to the System Restore screen, but says that no restore points were created so that I can't keep (However, I know that I don't actually have the restore points.

  If I select Windows complete PC Restore it gives the error message "an internal error has occurred. The following information can help you resolve the error: the parameter is incorrect. (0 x 80070057) ».

  If I select Windows memory diagnostic tool and select Restart now and check for problems I get the error "Windows cannot verify the memory problems. A problem is preventing Windows from checking for memory problems during startup. Try to check the problems again by running the tool manually.

  I managed the Dell Factory Restore Image but that did nothing.

  And no, I can't reinstall windows.

  I have a Dell studio 1535 laptop. When I start it the typical loading screen appears with Dell logo and the possibility to go to the installation or boot menu.

  If I leave this office, I go to the Windows Error Recovery screen with give me the opportunity to start the system restart or start windows normally. If I start windows normally, the loading windows screen comes up while the screen flashes blue with white writing (too fast to read) and I am referred to the Dell loading screen.

  If I select the Startup Repair tool, I come to a screen where I am asked to select my operating system, but the list is empty. It also shows if you don't see your operating system in the list then click loading drivers to load the drivers from your hard drive. He said now insert the device installation media, so I put in the installation CD for the drivers that came with my laptop. I browse through the files on the cd and select 1386 > R180982 > IAAHCI. This will display a list of drivers and I chose Intel(r) 82801HEM/HBM SATA AHCI Controller (I'll explain why later). However when I add this driver it says that the software that supports your device requires you to restart your computer. Also, if I check computer while browsing my HDD is not listed, which I think might be a problem.

  Furthermore, if I don't take any driver, and then click Next when I have 5 options. If I do the Startup Repair, it only takes a few seconds and said if repairs where succesful windows starts normally (which it doesn't).

  If I do the system restore an error comes up saying that, to perform an offline system restore, you must specify which windows installation you want to restore. By example, if the installation is in "C:\Windows" should be restored in the following command: rstrui.exe/OFFLINE:C:\Windows. I have it entered in the command prompt, it runs it sends me to the System Restore screen, but says that no restore points were created so that I can't keep (However, I know that I don't actually have the restore points.

  If I select Windows complete PC Restore it gives the error message "an internal error has occurred. The following information can help you resolve the error: the parameter is incorrect. (0 x 80070057) ».

  If I select Windows memory diagnostic tool and select Restart now and check for problems I get the error "Windows cannot verify the memory problems. A problem is preventing Windows from checking for memory problems during startup. Try to check the problems again by running the tool manually.

  I managed the Dell Factory Restore Image but that did nothing.

  And no, I can't reinstall windows.

  Hey joeccash

  If you can not restore system reinstall windows etc you may have a hardware problem

  see if you can press F12 on startup to run dell diagnostics tools

  information on the dell below link

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_A9E3A15597A04AFBB02EE16785D39C5C&isLegacy=true

  and below dell link has the factory recovery information

  http://support.Dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/KCS/document?c=us&l=en&s=Gen&docid=DSN_336966&isLegacy=true

  If this does not help, try dell or a reputable computer repair persom

  Walter, the time zone traveller

• HARD drive dead, retrieve files from external hard drive

  Hi all, my HARD drive is dead, I installed a new. I have a complete copy of my system to an external drive, including my o/s, it was created using Vista upward.
  I cannot now access these files or the o/s.
  How can I use to load all my data on my new HARD drive?

  Hello stan49,

  ·         What type of backup that you created on your external hard drive?

  ·         What happens when you try to restore the data on your computer?

  If you used the Windows backup utility to create a backup on your computer, you can check the link that will give you information about how to restore from a backup below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/restore-files-from-a-backup

  Thank you
  Irfan H, Engineer Support Microsoft Answers. Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Cannot access music files from external hard drive - without permission

  original title: I can't get my computer to get permission to access my music files on an external hard drive.  I set all permissions and sharing. Can you help me???

  I HAVE READ THE ARTICLES of PERMISSIONS AND FOLLOWED all THE directions. I ALSO ' ' THE READER AND SHARED FOLDER

  Hello

  1 have had any changes made on the computer before the show?

  2. do you get an error message? If Yes, what is the full and exact error message?

  3. are you able to access other files?

  Method 1:

  Try restarting your computer in safe mode and check if the problem persists:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

  Method 2:

  I suggest you for the link and check the drive for errors:

  Check a drive for errors

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/check-a-drive-for-errors

  Note: when running chkdsk on the drive hard if bad sectors are found, it tries to repair this sector and if all the available data may be lost.

  Let us know if it helps.

• Installed new hard drive on laptop with Windows 7 can install Windows XP on external hard drive and plug it into USB?

  Original title: Win7 Pro + HD Ext different OS
  I just installed a new hard drive in my laptop with Windows 7 Pro 64 bit.
  Would it not be possible to install WIn XP or Win 98 + older software (Win 98 or XP) on an external hard drive, then plug it into USB, laptop, in order to run old programs of 16-32 bit?

  It would be best to run Windows 98 or XP in a Virtual Machine, if you need to run older programs.

  You can use a free software such as Oracle VirtualBox or VMware Player:

  Sunny Random Ramblings: installation of Windows 98 in Virtual Box

• How can I transfer images from external hard drive with the gateway settings to new computer?

  I used to use Adobe Bridge on a computer that no longer works. My computer tech then made the hard drive of this computer on an external hard drive. Now I want to transfer all those images with all the settings, I applied them to my new computer. My new computer is a PC with Windows 7 and I run Adobe Creative Cloud on it.

  Thanks for your reply. Where the xmp file?

  It depends on your preferences settings. By default, Bridge is set to store metadata in an XMP file. This is the file that has the same name as the original, but it only use the extension ".xmp" instead of Raw file extension.

  Bridge stores this file in the same folder as the original. If you use Bridge to move the files to another location it selects automatically the xmp files to travel with her.

  If you use the view menu / show hidden files, you will see what Curt meant by XMP are hidden files, all have a document icon.

  If you converted to DNG RAW format this data is written to the file itself, as is the case with other types of files such as jpeg and tiff, that can be managed by the cab.

  You should be able to copy the whole folder to your new system or bridge to the old disk, select the file in the content panel and the use of the Control Panel folder to navigate to the new location and use drag and drop

  Many options

• Boot from external hard drive

  My external hard drive is connected to my USB hub member.  I need to start from the outside (and backup on it works fine).  When I hold down the option key to restart, externally does not appear as a startup disk.

  You format the disk to a bootable disk and you have the OS files needed for this topic?

• Windows 7 and external hard drives

  I have a Dell laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate edition.  I used to be able to connect an external hard drive and back up files.

  Without warning, my computer won't recognize the external hard drive, as in don't even know not its here.  For a brief moment, I would get an error message, but now nothing.

  By browsing the internet, I see this is a very common problem and nothing I have tried seems to work to correct the problem.  Site Microsoft Web is no help at all.

  Is there a solution?

  Hello

  1. Do you have an error message when you connect the external hard drive to the computer?
  2. Have you tried to plug the hard drive into another USB port or another computer?
  3. Is the computer recognizing other USB devices to connect to the computer?
  4. Did you recent hardware or changes to the software to the computer before the show?

  I suggest you try the following steps if the hard drive works fine with one computer to another, and none of the USB devices are not getting recognized by the computer. You could deal with this problem for several reasons such as external hard drive defective, obsolete or damaged USB drivers does not assign a drive letter for your key USB etc.

  You can refer to the suggestion of Shekhar S in the following link and check if it helps.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/Windows-7-computer-not-recognizing-external-hard/7554d1fc-8f59-E011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  I hope this helps.

  Please post back with the State of the question and we will be happy to help you further.

• CR.2 files from external hard drive won't open.  Said «you are not allowed to open the doc...» "But I can open the .psd of the same post HD files.

  I connected an external hard drive that I used with my iMac in my new Macbook Pro.  Many of these images cr.2 will be not open.  I see the icon rather than the tile.  The message that appears indicates «you are not allowed to open the document...» CR2. "All of my .psd seem to be visible.  What should I do?  Thank you.

  It seems that there is a problem with the files on the external hard drive, even the mac os is not able to copy the files from the external hard drive.

• How can I run iTunes on an external hard drive?

  Hello

  I like to keep all my music on an external hard drive.  How can I have iTunes on my desktop iMac 'search' or 'find' my music on this external drive library, rather than import all about my native drive on mac?

  Launch iTunes with the Option key and choose a library on it or create an it.

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