Jamie-C
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My mate gave me a Buffalo HD today but he doesn't have the installation disc. Can I install it on my computer without the disc?
I've tried doing it through the windows installer but it isn't working that way, I've also looked on google but can't find any info.
Model: Buffalo HD-PET500U2/W-EU and my O/S is windows XP.
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PaulW
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should just plug in and work without any drivers
probably not working because its fucked, why else would someone 'give' a 320gb hdd away lol
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Andrew
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Paul has done the good old google, lol
Try another PC first, could just be good old Windows being a little silly.
Drop me a U2U if you get totally stuck or silly replies...
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noshua
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See if it appears in disk management (start>type disk management and press enter), if it does, just format it
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Sam
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External drives are normally just plug and play, you won't need to install any drivers unless you are using Windows 95 or something equally ancient.
If it's a normal 3.5" drive inside the case you will need to power it via an external power supply BTW.
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Jamie-C
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Just tried it again through the windows installer and it said your device is installed and ready to use.
How do I get to the hard drive on my computer though? Its not showing up in 'My Computer'?
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Sam
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It should show up automatically...
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Jamie-C
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Nae its not shwoing, the built in HD is showing but not the external one 
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noshua
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quote:
Originally posted by noshua
See if it appears in disk management (start>type disk management and press enter), if it does, just format it
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Jamie-C
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I tried that mate but it says windows can not find disk management. Please check spelling and try again. tried it as one word too.
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Welsh Dan
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A friend was given a Buffalo HD that wasn't apparently working. Same as you, it said it was installed but not showing.
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management
and add it from there.
[Edited on 14-05-2011 by Welsh Dan]
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Sam
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Probably a long shot but have you tried rebooting (with the drive still connected)?
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Jamie-C
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quote:
Originally posted by Welsh Dan
A friend was given a Buffalo HD that wasn't apparently working. Same as you, it said it was installed but not showing.
Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Disk Management
and add it from there.
[Edited on 14-05-2011 by Welsh Dan]
Just tried that put the HD isn't showing there either.
quote:
Originally posted by Sam
Probably a long shot but have you tried rebooting (with the drive still connected)?
Will give that a try now 
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Jamie-C
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Didn't work either. Must be fucked.
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Jamie-C
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Why would it not be showing in disk management
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_Allan_
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The mainboard on the enclosure may be damaged. The drive itself may be ok. I'd open it up and remove the drive and install it as a secondary drive in your PC. See if it's found that way using all of the methods above.
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Jamie-C
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Just unplugged it then plugged it back in and it appeared, then disappeared again 
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Jamie-C
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quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
The mainboard on the enclosure may be damaged. The drive itself may be ok. I'd open it up and remove the drive and install it as a secondary drive in your PC. See if it's found that way using all of the methods above.
Hmm... I may try this if I can't get it to work through the USB
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_Allan_
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Could be the eSata/usb connector on the enclosure that's dodgy. I had a caddy that would do this on the esata side but was fine via usb. As said open it up and check the drive. A new external caddy can be bought for about £12.
[Edited on 14-05-2011 by _Allan_]
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Jamie-C
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Sounds like a lot of effort, fit for the bin 
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Jamie-C
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Just tried it on the laptop and its working 100% so it must be down to my computer why its not working. Its useless it working on the laptop as I never use it
I've formatted it via the laptop so will try it again on the computer tomorrow.
Laptop O/S is windows Vista, maybe thats why its working ok?
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Jamie-C
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Wohoo its worked  , I now have an esxtra 500GB of storage space 
Thanks for the help guys 
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