Drives not visible

Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom right) but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom right) but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom right) but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer or My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the jumpers to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5 times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the jumpers to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

If you use the Unplug Icon to eject the device there should not be a
problem.
However if you dont eject it appears that some peoples have had similar
problems.
Perhaps you could try your HD manu checking utility and create the floppy to
test

"Barry" wrote in message
...
This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the
only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5 times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the jumpers
to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and
its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom
right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

Thanks for your prompt replies.
I generally work in Windows 2003 where this problem occured (i had used it
earlier in Windows 2003).

I was on the point of throwing the casing in the trash can but decided to
give it a last try, i tested it on Windows XP and it worked. I then rebooted
into Windows 2003 and it was still not working.

You may draw your own conclusions.




"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If you use the Unplug Icon to eject the device there should not be a
problem.
However if you dont eject it appears that some peoples have had similar
problems.
Perhaps you could try your HD manu checking utility and create the floppy
to
test

"Barry" wrote in message
...
This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the
only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5 times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer
or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the jumpers
to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and
its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom
right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

What is the hard drive formatted in FAT32 or NTFS? If it is NTFS there may be a
permissions/ownership issue that is not letting you see the files.
--
Dave Vair
CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+

"Barry" wrote in message ...
Thanks for your prompt replies.
I generally work in Windows 2003 where this problem occured (i had used it earlier in Windows
2003).

I was on the point of throwing the casing in the trash can but decided to give it a last try, i
tested it on Windows XP and it worked. I then rebooted into Windows 2003 and it was still not
working.

You may draw your own conclusions.




"DL" address@invalid wrote in message ...
If you use the Unplug Icon to eject the device there should not be a
problem.
However if you dont eject it appears that some peoples have had similar
problems.
Perhaps you could try your HD manu checking utility and create the floppy to
test

"Barry" wrote in message
...
This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the
only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5 times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the jumpers
to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and
its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom
right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

I mentioned earlier that i was using this drive in Windows 2003 except that
i was not aware that to disconnect the drive i have to first uninstall the
drive from the window (maybe) using to "Stop" button on the "remove device
safely" option of windows , i don't think type of partitioning has anything
to do with this.

anyway i will check if this is a issue that needs to be looked at.

"David Vair" wrote in message
...
What is the hard drive formatted in FAT32 or NTFS? If it is NTFS there
may be a permissions/ownership issue that is not letting you see the
files.
--
Dave Vair
CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Thanks for your prompt replies.
I generally work in Windows 2003 where this problem occured (i had used
it earlier in Windows 2003).

I was on the point of throwing the casing in the trash can but decided to
give it a last try, i tested it on Windows XP and it worked. I then
rebooted into Windows 2003 and it was still not working.

You may draw your own conclusions.




"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If you use the Unplug Icon to eject the device there should not be a
problem.
However if you dont eject it appears that some peoples have had similar
problems.
Perhaps you could try your HD manu checking utility and create the
floppy to
test

"Barry" wrote in message
...
This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the
only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5 times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in Explorer
or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the
jumpers
to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it
show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive and
its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom
right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry

Barry wrote:
When a USB drive is connected to the computer when working in Windows XP or
Windows 2003 etc the system first scans all the partitions and folders and
then displays the files in Windows Explorer.

In my case , in Windows 2003 this is currently not happening , the only way
i think i can solve this problem is to reinstall Windows 2003

Have you checked AutoMount?
http://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtrouble_e.html#2003


Uwe

When a USB drive is connected to the computer when working in Windows XP or
Windows 2003 etc the system first scans all the partitions and folders and
then displays the files in Windows Explorer.

In my case , in Windows 2003 this is currently not happening , the only way
i think i can solve this problem is to reinstall Windows 2003


"Barry" wrote in message
...
I mentioned earlier that i was using this drive in Windows 2003 except that
i was not aware that to disconnect the drive i have to first uninstall the
drive from the window (maybe) using to "Stop" button on the "remove device
safely" option of windows , i don't think type of partitioning has anything
to do with this.

anyway i will check if this is a issue that needs to be looked at.

"David Vair" wrote in message
...
What is the hard drive formatted in FAT32 or NTFS? If it is NTFS there
may be a permissions/ownership issue that is not letting you see the
files.
--
Dave Vair
CNE, CNA, MCP, A+, N+

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Thanks for your prompt replies.
I generally work in Windows 2003 where this problem occured (i had used
it earlier in Windows 2003).

I was on the point of throwing the casing in the trash can but decided
to give it a last try, i tested it on Windows XP and it worked. I then
rebooted into Windows 2003 and it was still not working.

You may draw your own conclusions.




"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If you use the Unplug Icon to eject the device there should not be a
problem.
However if you dont eject it appears that some peoples have had similar
problems.
Perhaps you could try your HD manu checking utility and create the
floppy to
test

"Barry" wrote in message
...
This drive was working, and i have done backup, about a week back, the
only
issue is that i disconnet the cables when not in use. The product
incidentally is a cheap Chinese Data Casing, I used it more the 5
times
since i purchased it.


"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
If Disk Managment shows no drive lable it wont be visible in
Explorer or
My
Computer
I assume this is a used drive that was functioning, you set the
jumpers
to
master?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Disk Manager shows all the partitions without the drive label, it
show
that
the partitions have 100% blank space etc. In reality the partitions
should
have at least 50% data on the drives.

The rest of the drives on the Main System are all OK.

"DL" address@invalid wrote in message
...
What does Disk Managment say/show?

"Barry" wrote in message
...
Hi

I have USB2.0 portable drive with a 40GB harddrive
After i connect the protable drive i am able to set the drive
and
its
properties in the windows which popsup, in the taskbar (bottom
right)
but
the drives is not visible in Windows Explorer.

What could be wrong and is there some way to correct the problem

Barry