i was using my external hard drive(seagate barracuda 7200.11) this morning but later today my hard drive just isn't being recognized. When i plug the drive in it doesn't read it all. Its not showing up in my computer or the disc management. The computer just doesn't believe this thing exists.
I've checked the autoplay and usb ports with other devices and everything is fine.
I tried on another computer and it still doesn't read.
I have pulled the hard drive apart to make sure there is not damage or if the cords have been pulled out internally. It looks fine.
I've also tried restarting several times.
I've also set the 'logical disc manager' & 'logical disc manager administrative service' to automatic.
The drive isn't making any strange sounds, i hear the fan going and the disc spinning.
i'm really at my wits end with this.
if anyone could offer some advice i would really appreciate it.
thank you
hayden
I've checked the autoplay and usb ports with other devices and everything is fine.
I tried on another computer and it still doesn't read.
I have pulled the hard drive apart to make sure there is not damage or if the cords have been pulled out internally. It looks fine.
I've also tried restarting several times.
I've also set the 'logical disc manager' & 'logical disc manager administrative service' to automatic.
The drive isn't making any strange sounds, i hear the fan going and the disc spinning.
i'm really at my wits end with this.
if anyone could offer some advice i would really appreciate it.
thank you
hayden