USB to IDE adapter problem

missile
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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
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  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    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)
    :idea:
  • spud17
    spud17 Posts: 4,430 Forumite
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    Is it jumpered as Master?
    Move along, nothing to see.
  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,761 Forumite
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    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:)
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
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  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,761 Forumite
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    spud17 wrote: »
    Is it jumpered as Master?

    It is pumpered as "Single or Master"

    Many Thanks to both for your prompt replies :)
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • torquey
    torquey Posts: 18 Forumite
    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
    missile Posts: 11,761 Forumite
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    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 :)
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
  • missile
    missile Posts: 11,761 Forumite
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    For your info> I put the HD back into my PVR, then re-installed MyStuff and everything seems to be working satisfactorily.... many thanks
    "A nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members." ~ Mahatma Gandhi
    Ride hard or stay home :iloveyou:
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