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    eSATA drive not showing up in Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Aznkorealee, Jun 20, 2010.

  1. Aznkorealee

    Aznkorealee Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right forum too post this but...

    I'm not sure if it's normal if I plug in a eSATA HDD to my laptop when it is already booted into Windows 7, it doesn't show up in Computers folder.

    But when I restart the computer, or turn on the external HDD before turning on the laptop, the external shows up in Windows 7...

    Is that normal?
    Thank you,
     
    Aznkorealee, Jun 20, 2010
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  2. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    It should be plug and play, if it doesnt get detected though try running the add hardware wizard.
     
    simonmpoulton, Jun 20, 2010
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  3. mustangless

    mustangless Notebook Geek

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    I always have to go into device manager and scan for changes.
     
    mustangless, Jun 20, 2010
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