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My computer will not read my external hard drive

Asked by lucky0u about 1 year ago, 1 answer.

I have been using my WD passport (USB drive) hard drive for several months. it has been working perfectly fine for me.
I recently unplugged it, and when I plugged it back in, the computer will not read it anymore.
all of my information is on that hard...

drive and without it I am completely lost.
HELPP !

Answered by michaelknight on Nov 17, 2008, 12:26AM
37 answers

Go to Start All Programs Accessories System Tools Computer Management

Click on disk management and it should bring up a list of disks. Right click on your USB disk and select Change drive letter and paths. This should reassign your external drive a new letter and should now be recognised.

If using Vista, press the Start Orb Right Click 'Computer' and select Manage, then do the same as above.

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