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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2
OS: Windows XP
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For over 2 years, I have been using a Maxtor 6Y160P0 harddrive and it has operated perfectly. It's an internal HD in a LaCie case so it could be used externally with a USB 2.0 connection. It's one of 3 external HDs I use to hold large files. The operating system (Windows XP) is not on it. Before yesterday, every time I turned it on it would immediately "autoplay". Now, the only indication that it's on and plugged in is that it shows up as a hardrive in the 'Name' and 'Type' columns of the 'My Computer' window. But the 'Total Size' and 'Free Space' columns next to them are blank. When I right-click on the HD letter (M) and go to 'properties', it says "the device is working properly". But when I double-click drive M it says "please insert a disc into Drive M".
I've had harddrives die on me before, but this seems different (wishful thinking?). For one thing, there's no change in the way it sounds - no grinding or clicking noises. I don't have the installation disc that came with it. Also, I have no idea how to get it out of the LaCie case. Suggestions please! Would a new driver or other software possibly help? And if so, where should I go on the internet to get it. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 2
OS: Windows XP
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ENELES!!! Thank you so much! The drive works perfectly now. To paraphrase from The Godfather Part I: "One day, and that day may never come, you may call upon me for a favor. But for now, I gratefully accept your technical advice as a gift from you on the day of your daughter's wedding."
All kidding aside, there's a lot of really important stuff (at least to me) on that drive, and I thought I'd lost it all. Once again, thank you!
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