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Invisible HDD
Name: nwtrekkie Date: January 29, 2006 at 00:37:26 Pacific OS: WindowsXP Pro CPU/Ram: p4/1GB
Comment:
I installed a new 300GB Maxtor internal drive, Model 6L300R0, did quick low level format of it using PCBeginner software and rebooted. CMOS recognizes the drive but I can not access it from Windows Explorer. Does anyone know how to fix this problem. I have 2 DVD burners & 2 other external HDD. I have 1 internal Hdd & 1 DVD drive connected to each IDE port. Both internal HDD have jumpers set for master. E-mail nwtrekkie@monarch.net
Name: nwtrekkie Date: January 29, 2006 at 01:35:46 Pacific
Reply:
By using my PCBeginner software and resetting the partition for the drive in question, and then rebooting the drive (H) is now visible in Windows Explorer. I highly recommend this software package available from www.PCbeginner.com.
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Response Number 2
Name: StuartS Date: January 29, 2006 at 03:34:04 Pacific
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Whatever for when the Windows XP CD and Windows XP itself will do everything that is required to install a brand new hard disk.
All you need to do make a new disk visible in Windows Explorer is to go to Computer Management > Disk Management and partition and format the hard disk from there.
Stuart
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Response Number 3
Name: GX1 Man Date: January 29, 2006 at 10:04:59 Pacific
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Yes, this is one time you don't have to buy add on software to make Microsoft's stuff work. Rejoice!
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Response Number 4
Name: jam Date: January 29, 2006 at 12:02:38 Pacific
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