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    External HD not showing up..

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Talmud, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. Talmud

    Talmud Notebook Consultant

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    I recently bought a 160GB external hard drive bu Western Digital, however for some reason my computer, a Dell Latitude D600 with Windows XP is not recognizing it. The isn't a problem with the USB or HDD because I have tried it with a different computer with no difficulty. My computer takes no action when it is plugged in, via USB port.

    Please Help!

    Thanks so much
     
    Talmud, Jan 17, 2008
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  2. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Means you have a diffective USB port.
     
    ohlip, Jan 17, 2008
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  3. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    XP SP2? I think SP1 doesn't not auto detect removable mass storage so you may have to download a driver for that. I dont use XP anymore so over time I am forgetting the small details about it.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 18, 2008
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