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External Hard Drive

Started by emanjamin , Nov 17 2005 09:29 AM

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emanjamin

Posted 17 November 2005 - 09:29 AM

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I just bought a second USB 2.0 harddrive enclosure case and I can't get it to show up in MyComputer.
I tried 4 different HDs of two different brands Maxtor and WD.
All of the HDs work and show up in my 1st case, but only one of the WD HDs work in my new one.
When plugged in and turned on, the computer makes the normal USB attachment noise and the balloon says that I have a mass storage device, then after about 30 seconds or so the computer makes the USB detattachment noise. Then windows (XP Professional) says that my new hardware may not work properly.
Anyone know what is going on or how to fix it?
Thanks!
Emanjamin

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emanjamin

Posted 21 November 2005 - 10:00 AM

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Anyone have any ideas?

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Thebinaryman

Posted 21 November 2005 - 02:26 PM

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When the external hard disk is pugged in, right-click on my computer, select properties. Click the hardware tab, and click device manager. Now see if the device is listed under disk drives. If it is, does it go away when you hear that sound, or is it still there?