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Need Help with External Hard Drive

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by Riley, Nov 12, 2009.

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  1. Riley

    Riley Alchemist DLP Supporter

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    Nov 12, 2009 #1
    I plug it into the USB slot in my laptop(it's a WorldBook) and the blue light turns on, but then it won't let me open it. I can perform the "Safely Remove Hardware" action on it, but I cannot access any of the files within. Help would be appreciated.

    Actions already taken: Restart computer, System Restore, Restart with Hard Drive unplugged and Plugged.

    HALP
     
  2. Militis

    Militis Supreme Mugwump

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    Nov 12, 2009 #2
    Make and model would be appreciated. Also, OS version.

    cannot halp unless moar given
     
  3. Riley

    Riley Alchemist DLP Supporter

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    Nov 12, 2009 #3
    the laptop is HP, OS is Vista, and The HD is a WorldBook(it says WD on the side)
     
  4. Oz

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    Nov 12, 2009 #4
    I thought WD was Western Digital?
     
  5. World

    World Oberstgruppenführer DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    Nov 12, 2009 #5
    It is. A "My Book World Edition" is also a NAS (Network Attached Storage), which is connected to the Router (or Switch) of a network, rather than directly to the computer. The USB port is for storage expansion, i.e. attaching another drive to the WD.

    In short: RTFM [​IMG]