Seagate 80GB (RESOLVED)

Geekgirl · 02-18-2007, 08:31 PM

I have a brand new Seagate 80GB IDE drive that I am trying to format and clone. I connected it various ways in the system and each time it is seen at boot screen in the correct postition but when I go to My Computer it is not there. I have changed IDE cables and have used another hard drive to test the cables and power connectors and it is seen in My Computer using the same cable position(s).

Any suggestions? Possibly a bad drive?

Indoril Nerevar · 02-18-2007, 08:40 PM

If it's brand new, it probably hasn't been initialised. Go Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management. The drive should be listed there. When you right-click on the drive, there should be an option to Initialize Disk. Then you can partition and format.

Geekgirl · 02-18-2007, 09:24 PM

Your a doll, thanks

Indoril Nerevar · 02-19-2007, 02:54 AM

My pleasure.

02-18-2007, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,117 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro/Vista/Windows 7	Seagate 80GB (RESOLVED) I have a brand new Seagate 80GB IDE drive that I am trying to format and clone. I connected it various ways in the system and each time it is seen at boot screen in the correct postition but when I go to My Computer it is not there. I have changed IDE cables and have used another hard drive to test the cables and power connectors and it is seen in My Computer using the same cable position(s). Any suggestions? Possibly a bad drive? __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-18-2007, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 4,958 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	If it's brand new, it probably hasn't been initialised. Go Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management -> Disk Management. The drive should be listed there. When you right-click on the drive, there should be an option to Initialize Disk. Then you can partition and format. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

02-18-2007, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Geekgirl Assistant Manager, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Six-burgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 14,117 OS: 98SE/WinXP Home/WinXP Pro/Vista/Windows 7	Your a doll, thanks __________________ Compare NOD32 to your current antivirus and anti-spyware solution, HERE How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista Or Windows 7 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows 98/ ME / NT 4.0 / 2000 I DO NOT ACCEPT EMAILS AND WILL NOT REPLY TO THEM !!!!! TSF DOES NOT SUPPORT ASSISTANCE THROUGH EMAIL OR PRIVATE MESSAGES, PLEASE KEEP ALL QUESTIONS IN THE OPEN FORUM *The Pittsburgh Steelers - 6 X Superbowl Champions !!!!!!!* *The Pittsburgh Penguins - 2009 Stanley Cup Champions !!!!!!!*

02-19-2007, 02:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 4,958 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	My pleasure. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.