SATA drive not read by DVD player with USB port

[raybay]

Thank you for finding the time to send us an update... We will explore this issue further... I have now found other folks who claim they were not able to do a FAT32 format with Windows... so we are are asking our techs to test all Windows XP computers which show up at our three repair shops.

It is strange how inconsistent Windows XP can be, for such an excellent operating sytem.

 

[Resource]

Sata drive not read by DVD player

Hi Raybay and all members.
The good news is that Win 2000 has formated my Sata external drive in Fat 32. I uploaded my music and movie files back onto the Sata and went home.

When I got home - I connected the Sata drive to my DVD player...and Guess what...........

 

[raybay]

Ok, I'll play your silling little game. I cannot guess what, so please tell us more

 

[Resource]

Sata drive not detected ny DVD player to play music files

Hi
I partitioned the Sata drive with Win 2000. It has both NTFS and Fat 32 options. As I have said before, I copied all my stuff back onto ...................Im gona cut through the chase....
The DVD can now read the Sata drive.:haha:
I think this is valuable information for future Sata -Hard drive buyers - Win XP Pro does not have the Fat 32 option for partitioning. Win 2000 surprisingly has it. As Raybay said
"It is strange how inconsistent Windows XP can be, for such an excellent operating system" It certainly is strange. But take my word for it...Win 2000 did the trick. I however agree to the other facets of Win XP. Great OS, Very stable.

Thanks for all the responsed that i got, and Raybay, thanks for your humor.
I will come to this forum whenever I have a chance. I am hoping to graduate with my A+ certification by Decomber of this year...and oya? I am from CApe Town, South Africa.:wave:
Bye bye