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Windows not identifying HDD in Caddy

dori2o
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I'm trying to transfer some files from my HDD to a HDD in a caddy. I've connected the caddy via USB but windows cannot connect it and it is not showing under devices in my computer.

Any help appreciated
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  • Strider590
    Strider590 Posts: 11,874 Forumite
    Windows version?
    USB HDD format? FAT32 or NTFS?

    Anything less than 2000 or XP won't recognise a disk formated to NTFS.

    Also, do not connect external drives to expanded USB ports, you need a direct USB 2.0 connection. Back of the PC is a sure way to find one.
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  • totalsolutions
    totalsolutions Posts: 3,110 Forumite
    If this a drive you installed in a caddy have you set the jumpers to cable select (CS)?
  • gaming_guy
    gaming_guy Posts: 6,128 Forumite
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    have you tried assigning a drive letter through disk management?
  • dori2o
    dori2o Posts: 8,150 Forumite
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    Hi, it's a HDD in a caddy, it is set to CS and is not showing in Disk Management.
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  • pupmaster
    pupmaster Posts: 114 Forumite
    If it is new windows won't recognise it.
    Right click my computer>click manage>double click storage>double click disk management>right click on the drive you believe to be the usb and click format.

    If it an old used drive it might be on it's way out.
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