http://www.fixya.com/support/browse/hard_drivesSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t3640067-drive_working_but_now_not_beingMy drive was working but now when I plug it into my USB port it is not being recognised. When I go to the 'Safely Remove Hardware' it is there. When I go to the device manager the drive is there and it says it is working properly.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3622950-when_plug_in_external_hard_drive_makesWhen I plug in my external hard drive it makes a clicking noise.. Then it wont fully recognize the drive. It says its working properly and it is showing that it is plugged in, but it is not showing up under "my computer"Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3611314-when_attach_hardware_pc_itsHi, When I attach this hardware to my pc, its does not work, however if I attach it to a MAC it works perfectly fine. How can I resolve this problem? I have downloaded picture from my Mac onto the western digital elements 320g portable hard drive,...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3557032-green_light_maxtor_external_80gbThe green light on my maxtor external 80gb harddrive comes on as usual, then the orange light comes on now and my computer does not recognize it at all (Windows XP). It's been working fine for maybe 5 years... Now I'm afraid I need to try and do a...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3551252-mybook_wd_external_hdd_code_10_errorDrive starts up fine when powered on but, Vista will no longer recognize firewire or usb connection. I have tried various ports and cords and 5 different computers. I get an error code 10. Can't find any answers on the net that are any good. ...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3547703-lacie_external_harddrive_500gb_whenHi I have a Lacie External Harddrive 500gb, when I connect my hard drive to my computer it does not open, instead it gives me a message saying that " disk is not formatted"?Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3527152-two_questionsTwo questions: 1. Drive died. Power light is on, but no sound at all from the actual disk. It has not had any type of impact or trauma just died. Thought it might be power supply. Thoughts? 2. How do I determine the capacity of my drive (can't...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3523195-format_verbatim_flash_drive_say_writei can't format verbatim flash drive. it say write protected.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3521164Hello, My External Western Digital disk is not working and it is a pocket device so i cannot change how it is connected.... The device is a 320gb Passport Essential Model: WDBAAA3200ABK when i plug it in to my vista pc i can find it in disk...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3511323-seagate_1tb_external_hard_drive_requiresSeagate 1TB external hard drive requires formatting P/N 9SF2A4-500. Admittingly it was sitting on top of my PC and the kids have pushed it off several times (approx a foot and a half fall). I've attempted to retrieve/restore the missing datawith...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3509865-maxtor_external_hard_drive_cannot_detectmaxtor external hard drive cannot be detectSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3507217-jumper_setting_seagate_7200_7oem_hardjumper setting for seagate 7200.7oem hard driveSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3485793-cannot_retrieve_put_maxtor_oneI cannot retrieve what I put on my Maxtor one touch. Any suggestions.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3467369-iomega_external_hard_drive_light_doesntmy iomega external hard drive light doesn't come on and my pc doesn't recognize it. I bounced the usb cable by accident and it came loose while i was listening to music from it. When i reconnected the cable, nothing happened. What can i do to fix itSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3464054-usb_wont_recongised_computermy usb wont be recongised by my computerSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3458377-when_maxtor_basic_external_hard_driveWhen my Maxtor basic External Hard Drive is conected my PC won't boot up.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3455816-ve_seagate_freeagent_desk_1500gb_driveWe've a seagate FreeAgent Desk 1500GB drive that was working fine on XP and Vista, until today when it it is a read-only disk on vista computers. Works fine on XP. Any suggestions on how to get the write functionality back on Vista.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3445469-320_gb_transcend_external_hard_dics_not320 GB transcend external Hard dics is not detected by laptop, its not makin any soung nor any light..what to do.. Regards N.vijaySun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3422251-st9120822as_120_gb_5400_3_installed_hpI have ST9120822AS 120 GB 5400.3 installed on HP G7000 laptop. Can I replace this hard drive with ST9160314AS. Will this hard drive be compatable with my HP G7000 run by Celeron ProccessorSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3385472-lacie_ed_mini_v2_start_upSame problem as http://www.fixya.com/support/t3181477-lacie_ed_mini_v2_start_up. Seems to be hardware related since there is a distinct clicking sound every other second.Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3378201-simpletech_320_gb_external_hard_driveI have a SimpleTech 320 GB external hard drive. It suddenly stopped appearing in My Computer. When I turn it on, it makes a repetitive sound that seems like a warning of some kind...what is it? It sounds like dee-duh, dee-duh, dee-duh. I can't access...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3372557-simpletech_60gb_external_hd_not_openSimpletech 60GB external HD contains several folders. Files in one some folders contain photos. In one fiolder thumbnails are there and file sizes are listed, but when I try to open a photo my drive becomes unresponsive and closes. Same thing happens...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3362190-lacie_external_hard_drive_dellI have a Lacie external hard drive which my Dell desktop computer does not recognize anymore. The Lacie's light on the front flashes (alternating) red and green. I've checked the connections and all seem to be well connected. I have not done anything...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3358957-320gb_simpledrive_usb_2_0_external_hardI have a 320GB SimpleDrive USB 2.0 External Hard Drive and it was set up on my PC. I now want to be able to use it on my Mac Pro but it says I am not allowed access to my hard drive but I am being denied access and I don't have the installation...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3358547-pc_will_no_longer_recognise_wd_externalMy pc will no longer recognise my WD External Drive. I noticed that my WD makes a odd sound when i plug it in, similar to the sound of a computer game and it no longer vibrates. Could someone please inform me as to whether it can be fixed and if not...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3342856-remove_write_protection_usbhow can i remove the write protection on my usb flash drive?Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3328232-r_nevery_time_husband_enter_usawe are 69 years old, never committed any crimes, we have our ESTA in place, we do not have any trouble entering any country except the USA, we get stopped every time and held for further investigation, we are not treated very well and do not get an...Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3320623-electricity_went_off_hard_drive_nowmy electricity went off, the hard drive is now trying its best to start up but fails, it keeps trying to reboot, the green light remains onSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3319631-usb_drive_same_as_flash_driveIs USB drive the same as a flash drive?Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t3318035-turned_keeps_clicking_but_will_not_openturned it on it keeps clicking but will not openSun, 20 Dec 2009 12:22:37 GMT