BIOS sees 500GB Slave HD but My Computer does not see it.

Discussion in 'Computer Support' started by Gil, Jan 3, 2011.

  1. Gil

    Gil Guest

    I have an older Sony Vaio that was originally equipped with Win 98 (it
    now has XP)
    I installed a new internal 500GB slave HD but am unable to access it
    since My Computer does not see it.. Any hints? I'd be grateful for any
    help.
     
    Gil, Jan 3, 2011
    #1

    1. Advertisements

  2. Gil

    Jordon Guest

    Right-click My Computer and select Manage. Under Storage/Disk Management
    do you see it there? Windows may have assigned it a drive letter that's
    already in use, therefor it's hidden. If it's there, right-click it and
    change the drive letter.
     
    Jordon, Jan 3, 2011
    #2

    1. Advertisements

  3. Gil

    Mike S. Guest

    Partition and format the slave drive.

    START --> My Computer --> [right click] Manage ---> Storage-Disk
    Management
     
    Mike S., Jan 3, 2011
    #3
  4. Gil

    Patrick Guest

    Is the drive seen in 'Disk Management'

    Control Panel
    If it is, then it may just needs to be 'Activated' or/and 'Partitioned' and
    formatted
     
    Patrick, Jan 4, 2011
    #4
  5. Gil

    richard Guest

    Did the box include a CD? Try running the setup disk.
    Once the drive is initialized and formatted, then windows will see it.
    I just did one and windows 7 sees it with no trouble.
     
    richard, Jan 4, 2011
    #5
  6. Gil

    Meat Plow Guest

    LOL!

    Subject: BIOS sees 500GB Slave HD but My Computer does not see it.
     
    Meat Plow, Jan 4, 2011
    #6
  7. Gil

    Desk Rabbit Guest

    WTF? ROFL!!!!!!!
    The only correct part of your answer.
    Don't worry, you can't be arrested for that (Probably)
     
    Desk Rabbit, Jan 4, 2011
    #7
  8. Gil

    Desk Rabbit Guest

    Longer. In fact so long ago I'm having trouble remembering. Maybe some
    retail boxes have CDs with them but they'll be full of shite that has
    SFA to do with getting the drive recognised by the OS.
     
    Desk Rabbit, Jan 4, 2011
    #8
  9. Gil

    Gil Guest

    Thanks Mike. Problem is now solved due to your and the others input.
     
    Gil, Jan 4, 2011
    #9
  10. Gil

    Meat Plow Guest

    Hello Pot. My name is Kettle. Please stop calling me black.

    ....heh
     
    Meat Plow, Jan 4, 2011
    #10
  11. Gil

    §ñühw¤£f Guest

    Meat Plow <> pinched this steaming loaf
    yer stuck in a loop...try ctl+z...

    --

    cageprisoners.com|www.snuhwolf.9f.com|www.eyeonpalin.org
    _____ ____ ____ __ /\_/\ __ _ ______ _____
    / __/ |/ / / / / // // . . \\ \ |\ | / __ \ \ \ __\
    _\ \/ / /_/ / _ / \ / \ \| \| \ \_\ \ \__\ _\
    /___/_/|_/\____/_//_/ \[email protected]_/ \__|\__|\____/\____\_\
     
    §ñühw¤£f, Jan 5, 2011
    #11

    1. Advertisements

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.
Similar Threads

  1. INTERESTING PROBLEM -- CD doesn not see burned disks, but does see others

  2. Dell Inprion 1100 see's network with air card and regular network card but does not see the card hel

  3. SanDisk ImageMate 'sees' one of my CF cards, but not the other.

  4. Why does my camera not see the slave flash?

  5. Computer 2 "sees" Computer 1 but can't connect

  6. When will we see a 500GB solid state storage device ?

  7. Pcs on network. One sees other but not vice verse

  8. Repost: Desktop sees USB HD but Laptop does not.

Loading...