USB to IDE adapter problem

missile

I have connected the USB to IDE SOHOUSB Easy IDE adapter to my PC. Windows Vista recognised it and installed the drivers but I cannot see the drive on my computer. The drive is correctly identified in device manager as WDC WD50 00AVJB-63YUA0 USB Device.

The drive I am trying to access is a WesternDigital WD5000AVJB, 500GB.

Any suggestions would be appreciated:T

aliEnRIK

So when you goto 'computer' its not there at all? (I dont think it will be with the other hardrives, it will be further down the list)

spud17

Is it jumpered as Master?

missile

aliEnRIK wrote: »

So when you goto 'computer' its not there at all? (I dont think it will be with the other hardrives, it will be further down the list)

In computer, I can see>
Local Disk (C:)
Memory Stick (D:)
SD/MMC (E:)
DVD RW Drive (F:)
DVD Drive (G:)

missile

spud17 wrote: »

Is it jumpered as Master?

It is pumpered as "Single or Master"

Many Thanks to both for your prompt replies

torquey

Look in disk management and tell us what is in there.
Start - (right click) Computer - Manage - storage - Disk management.

As above; it probably just needs enabling and a disk letter.

missile

Jill_ wrote: »

You need to go to Start -> All programs -> Administration or Administrator options -> Computer Management

In there select drives, You will see another hard drive without a letter assigned, Right click and select properties (I think) and select a drive letter for it and press ok

Done that assigned drive H:

Unfortunately, my PC could not read the drive until I reformated it:(. Not much good as a file revovery tool.

I shall put my Topfield PVR back together, try it and report back tomorrow:j

Many thanks to everyone for your very prompt, helpful advice and comments, Bob

missile

For your info> I put the HD back into my PVR, then re-installed MyStuff and everything seems to be working satisfactorily.... many thanks