[SOLVED] PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport

oldguy2 · 05-29-2009, 03:35 PM

I have a USB 2.5 inch 60 GB Western Digital Passport model WD600U017-000 I have used to store photos from my 7 yr old dell and everything worked fine. recently, when I would click My Computer and select the drive from the list, I got the response "insert a disk in the drive", so the pc saw the drive but could not see the files on it. Later, I plugged the Passport into my wife's newer laptop.It opened the Passport and I viewed files with no problems. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

**manic** · 05-29-2009, 10:34 PM

Does it show up in disk management, might have to intialize it. Not Format.

oldguy2 · 05-30-2009, 02:09 PM

Yes, it shows up as drive F, no media

oldguy2 · 05-30-2009, 03:00 PM

After reading some other similar problems, I unplugged my Passport from my hub (CablesToGo usb 7 port) and plugged it into the back of my PC. It worked! I'm not sure what wisdom I can draw from that experience, other to replace my hub. Any thoughts?

**manic** · 05-30-2009, 03:19 PM

For me, I never plug in a external or flash drive until I need it. I may
be wrong but Ive found when you boot with these items attached its
not picked up, or the pc wants to boot from the item. Wierd deal
Im sure there is a explanation for it, I just dont have one.

oldguy2 · 05-31-2009, 08:47 AM

Many thanks, Manic. I appreciate your help!

**manic** · 05-31-2009, 09:15 AM

Your welcome.

05-29-2009, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
oldguy2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 OS: xp sp2	[SOLVED] PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport I have a USB 2.5 inch 60 GB Western Digital Passport model WD600U017-000 I have used to store photos from my 7 yr old dell and everything worked fine. recently, when I would click My Computer and select the drive from the list, I got the response "insert a disk in the drive", so the pc saw the drive but could not see the files on it. Later, I plugged the Passport into my wife's newer laptop.It opened the Passport and I viewed files with no problems. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

05-29-2009, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport Does it show up in disk management, might have to intialize it. Not Format. __________________

05-30-2009, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
oldguy2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 OS: xp sp2	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport Yes, it shows up as drive F, no media

05-30-2009, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
oldguy2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 OS: xp sp2	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport After reading some other similar problems, I unplugged my Passport from my hub (CablesToGo usb 7 port) and plugged it into the back of my PC. It worked! I'm not sure what wisdom I can draw from that experience, other to replace my hub. Any thoughts?

05-30-2009, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport For me, I never plug in a external or flash drive until I need it. I may be wrong but Ive found when you boot with these items attached its not picked up, or the pc wants to boot from the item. Wierd deal Im sure there is a explanation for it, I just dont have one. __________________

05-31-2009, 08:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
oldguy2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 OS: xp sp2	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport Many thanks, Manic. I appreciate your help!

05-31-2009, 09:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,246 OS: xp	Re: PC cannot see my 60 gig WD Passport Your welcome. __________________