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Retrieving data off old hard drive via usb 2.0 ide adapter?

Asked by CHAR5560 (1points) November 2nd, 2009

I have an old western digital 40 gb hard drive that I need the data from. I have hooked up a back-up q usb 2.0 ide adapter to it via usb on my xp computer. It shows in computer management but not under my computer. There is no drive letter showing so I can transfer the data. Please help.

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erichw1504's avatar

Try asking here for better results: Superuser

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burner959's avatar

try changing the drive letter? Also check to see what the status of it is, Healthy, formated… ect.

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mowens's avatar

Under computer management, you can change the drive letter. Sometimes, a computer wants to use a drive letter that is already being used.

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markyy's avatar

I can open a drive from computer management (but they are recognized with a valid drive letter), just right click and choose open or explore.

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