What OS are u working on? some old ones dont recognize this big hard drives, cant remmember the limit but it was around 300. Try updating ur OS if u are working on windows xp(get it to Service pack 3). I think this problem was fixed at sp2, but just to be sure.
Was this helpful?
Yes
No
Popular Solutions for Western Digital 500GB My Book
Hello, I have a Western Digital External Hard Drive (My Book) that my PC suddenly won't recognise....
(More)
Hello, I have a Western Digital External Hard Drive (My Book) that my PC suddenly won't recognise. When I connect the HD via usb 2.0 there is a loud clicking sound followed by some whirring. This happens three or four times then stops. Device Manager on PC says no drivers detected. Had WD Drive for about five or six years. Running Windows XP. Thanks for any advice. Jonathan
when plugged in the light on the hard drive just flickers on and off instead of a solid blue light...
(More)
when plugged in the light on the hard drive just flickers on and off instead of a solid blue light which would indicate it's operation