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  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.

  Windows Update has nothing to with the upgrade of Windows. Please post future questions about the upgrade in this forum: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7install/threads ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Audio Dolby Digital, not recognized by home theater

  I use CS5 to burn a DVD of transcoded with Sorenson (ATSC A/52 Codec, creating .ac3 files).   But when I play the disk on my home theatre, stereo is not recognize audio as a Dolby Digital - instead, he tries to reproduce as Dolby PLII (2/0/0 for the dressing, which is correct - it's just audio stereo, not surround), which is what he does with the audio, he cannot identify.

  Anyone have any ideas?

  Yes.

  It sounds as if your amplifier/receiver is in PseudoSurround mode.

  I often look to DPLII ste during the passage of a stereo signal (works out of the input analog and optical, but very dependent on the source material for the quality).

  DPLII has several settings ranging muisc gfrom, movie, matrix (DPL) and generally accessible, custom options by turning the DPLII knob on the amp.

  I have no idea what this codec you mention is and also take a look at the parameters used... all the AC3 files are compatible DVD.

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  Is it possible that what happened?

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• Western Digital 1 TB passport is not recognized

  Western Digital 1 TB My Passport Essential Portable hard drive is not recognized by the BDV-E370. any clue?

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• Western Digital external 1.5 TB hard drive is not recognized on my computer!

  I have Windows Vista and my external hard drive has stopped working. The last time that I used it I plugged it in my computer hp Pavilion laptop to transfer files. Then I hooked her laptop from my mother, who is a Sony Vaio which is running Windows 7 and has been the transfer of files when he got accidentily Cup while he was to transfer the files on the hard drive. I tried to connect the drive external hard back in but now when I plug it is recognized but does not appear in my computer. I tried to uninstall and reinstall the device. I deactivated and activated the device, but it still shows nothing in my computer screen. The light on the drive is on and the computer displays the option to delete security downstairs, but when I go into my computer, nothing shows up. I tried to put it on different machines, but it does the same thing he he reconizes but does not show the drive in my computer screen. Is my hard drive in ruins or is there a possible fix?

  "I tried to put it on different machines, but it does the same thing.

  http://support.wdc.com/

  If you encounter the same problem with it on different machines, it seems to be a flaw in the hard drive itself.

  I suggest that you contact Western Digital for this topic.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Western digital external USB 2.0 500 GB hard drive not recognized by Windows 7 Explorer. How can I fix it? ___Thank you for your help.

  The hard drive worked well until KB2398632 & KB2347290 updates have been downloaded and installed on 16/09/10.  Hard drive works fine on my Vista machine at work.

  On my own machine (Windows 7), the drive is seen in my BIOS.  He also appeared in the "features and properties" of the control panel Windows 7 and the 'properties' indicates that the device is functioning properly.  The pilot is also updated.

  It does not appear in the Windows 7 Explorer under 'computer '. Only the C: drive is indicated.

  My AMD South Bridge set drivers are up to date my USB 3.0 being drivers.

  Western Digital 500 GB external hard drive is several years old.

  two updates have no effect to detect the hardware. It was an IE and and update printer spooler. Remove it from the Device Manager and plug it into another USB port. "A programmer is just a tool that converts the caffeine in code" Deputy CLIP - http://www.winvistaside.de/

• Western Digital external hard drive not recognized in Vista

  This computer is Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) with Service Pack 2.

  I have connected an external Western Digital (My Book).  Sometimes the HD appears in devices such as WD My Book IEEE 1394 SBP @. Device Manager, and sometimes it isn't. ????

  No matter, it NEVER so appears as a disc when I look in Windows Explorer. ???

  Help, please!

  Thank you.

  You can get in trouble with your device drivers.  Go to Device Manager by going to start / find and type Device Manager and enter and then double-click on the program icon that appears.  Check each device to a red x, yellow! or white?  These identify devices with problems probably (drivers, but also of conflict or something else).  Click on each for more details and troubleshooting tips.  If you need to get drivers (and you shouldbring at least for an external hard drive and all you have time to do - they can help way beyond simply solve this problem), let the computer dealer or the manufacturer of the device (NOT of Microsoft Updates).  In fact, you must disable automatic updates in Windows Update driver as follows: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/. Follow these steps to get the drivers: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm.  Once you have the drivers, you can install them via the Manager device as follows:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html.

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

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• Western Digital My Book 300 1 TB external drive not recognized Vista

  The post road has worked well for about 6 months until he lost power.  I tried everything in all applications help I can find. Western Digital says it's a Vista operating system driver problem.

  Drive external drive of 1 TB Western Digital My Book 300 was unplugged inadvertently power source. Now my Vista OS not only does not recognize the drive, but it is more listed on my screen of material. What should I do?

  Hi famousplumber,

  Please make sure that you have downloaded the latest software/drivers for the external drive:

  http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?lang=en

  I hope this helps!

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• Western digital external drive not recognized in windows 7

  Hello

  I bought a new external hard drive (elements Western digital 1 TB) and my laptop is also new (windows 7).

  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.

  Thank you.

  Yo!

  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.

  Tom

• Western Digital external Hardrive not recognized.

  Original title: Western Digital external Hardrive

  I bought a new laptop HP Windows 8 and im trying to connect to an external hard drive (Western Digital) I connected the hard drive on my USB 2.0 port, however it does not appear in my computer for me to be able to access one of my files?

  When I go into Device Manager, I can see the status by saying "this device is working properly" but why can't, I see?

  Help, please

  Hi, Carlos

  I had this problem fixed thanks, I finally got to partition the hard drive and have upward and currently underway.  Thanks for your help.
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  Jan

• Why my system windows xp home does not recognize my drive external western digital hard?

  When I plug the external hard drive Western Digital 500 GB on the USB port, I get a message that the device is not recognized. When I contacted the manufacturer of the external hard drive their tech support had me try the device on another computer and it worked fine. They suggested that I needed to fix my version of Windows XP. I don't want to reinstall the OS I'm losing all files and data. What should I do?

  See if any the following assistance:

  "A computer that is running Windows XP cannot detect a USB, an Apple iPod flash drive or an external hard disk drive"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/925196 >

  "Why does my computer detect my new USB device when I running Windows XP or Windows Server 2003?"
    <>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314634 >

  HTH,
  JW

• Vista x 64 does not recognize my external Western Digital hard drive

  I connected an external hard drive Western Digital, and I do not see that it is recognized in all USB ports.  I checked Device Manager and nothing shows here either.

  Western Digital website says this is a result of a damaged or outdated driver, but I could not find the driver.

  How to find the right driver to properly discover the hard drive.

  An old XP machine should recognize the drive, it doesn't require specific drivers. Be sure that you're using a good cable. Early symptom of a defective cable include inrmitent detenction of the reader. Or the hard drive is faulty, try to open the case and look for loose connections.

• Windows 7 does not recognize my external hard drive Western Digital model WD2500B007-NNI. __

  Does anyone know how to get the Western Digital external hard drive to work with Windows 7?  The external drive model number is WD2500B007-NNI

  Hello

  Do you see any yellow\red exclamation in Device Manager?

  I suggest to open disk management and check that if the drive is detected there, here are the steps:

  1. open computer management by clicking the Start button, click on the Control Panel, clicking system and security, clicking Administrative Tools, and then double-click computer management. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
  2. in the left pane, click 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:

  1. click on the drive to change and then click on change drive letter and paths.
  2. do one of the following:
  ·         To assign a drive letter if it has not already received, click Add, click the letter you want to use, and then click OK.
  ·         To change a drive letter, click on edit, click on assign the following drive letter, click the letter you want to use and then click OK.
  ·         To remove a drive letter, click on remove and then click Yes to confirm that you want to remove.

  Check this link for more information:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-add-or-remove-a-drive-letter

  Thanks and greetings
  Umesh P - Microsoft technical support.

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• Windows 7 does not recognize my 3 Seagate external drives but is very good with Western Digital and other sticks USB Flash. Windows Vista will see them.

  My apologies if this is a query repeatedly, but I can't find a job anywhere and he leads me into the wall.

  I have 3 external Seagate hard drives. All 3 range from about 3 years 11 months old, 1 TB - 3 TB of capacity, and I use them all from time to time to back up my media. In the past months, my Dell XPS ceased to recognize them, 95% of the time. Sometimes they will be Plug and Play and be fine, but otherwise the result when I plug them is coming the power light and the whirring disc fortunately but nothing on the laptop. They recognized themselves on my other machines running Vista. All other Flash memory devices are very good.

  I also have a hard drive Western Digital external powered, almost identical, that Plug and play every time.

  I tried all my ports and various cables and adapters. I tried them on other machines and they are very good, it seems to be just with my Dell and the Seagates. It recognizes everything that I plug in there from the iPhone to Flash Drives. It has all the latest drivers and Windows updates.

  When they're not working, they do not appear in the devices, disk management, Explorer or UVCView Manager. When they do, all settings appear to be well. My laptop runs Windows 7 Edition Home Premium with Service Pack 1.

  I assigned each their own letter drive, disabled power management and they are not protected by Word. The drivers are the standard Windows ones, because these devices do not use their own. I have the latest chipset drivers, everything works perfectly and is completely up to date.

  When I run UVCView (when one of them does not work), it is said there is an error autour MaxPacketSize, current externally is set to 9 and it said "ERROR: low peripheral speed require bMaxPacketSize0 = 8" branded error. I don't know if this is a factor? This may explain why it's slower transfer data to my machine that has USB3.0 it does on another machine, it begins at 130 MB/s and falls to 30 in 10 seconds.

  I tried all combinations of power off.

  I activated the network detection.

  I uninstalled all the USB in the Device Manager and reinstalled after the start.

  All 3 discs work instantly in my older Vista laptop runing.

  I am a loss to understand. I'm pulling my hair out and I don't have a lot to lose these days! There must be a setting in my computer or on the Seagates but I checked all the usual places and some of the more irritable areas.

  Thank you in advance.

  I'm surprised that the removal of the INFCACHE did not work.  Readers (all external references in fact) were cut at the time, right?  With a reboot after and before you plug anything back?
   
  These instructions really come down to:
   
  Unplug all USB devices other than the keyboard and mouse
  Open C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore
  INFCACHE.1 and rename it INFCACHE.old
  Restart the computer
  Reconnect it (one at a time) each USB device - giving the system about 30 seconds per device to 'catch up '.
   
  If you got on the rest as well your system files are good to go.

• Western Digital external hard will not be displayed in the Finder or disk utility

  So I am certainly not the most tech-savvy person ever, but I'm not completely helpless on a computer, and I'm trying to help a friend with pulling content on an old external hard drive Western Digital (product No: WDBABW0010BSL-00;) ( http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Passport-Portable-External/dp/B003DC8D8I).

  Initially, I looked in the Finder for the hard disk appears, but nothing has ever, even after 15 minutes to be connected. After that, I went my utility application of disc to see if something has shown there, but again, no luck. I made sure that the micro-usb cable works, who he was and the hard drive itself did a light which is turn on, plus you can feel physically the disc rotates inside the hull to the touch on the case itself, so I know there is be able to get on the external hard drive.

  From this point, however, I am at a loss for what to do next. I read some of the other help topics, but I have not found anything like that, but that works for me.

  Thanks in advance for your suggestions and help!

  Have you tried this WD drive in another Mac with the same results?

  How old is the drive?

  I know that I had a problem once with a WD drive that had this type of behavior, and I could not use any utility software disc 3rd party on it to retrieve files or disk to repartition/format utility there. The drive is running but not visible anywhere on any Mac. My situation is that the drive had nothing of value to this topic, I used a top hammer so that nobody else could get something on it when I threw it in the trash.