Windows wont reconize External hard drive, cant initlize it also

Chhris Slater · Aug 21, 2013

Ok, So when i plug in my external hard drive i will not pop up in Computer Hard Drives so then i go to Disk Managment and i see a unallocated 500GB hard drive turned off. So when i go to turn it on i get this error data error (cyclic redundancy check) . So i ran a chkdsk on the whole system but it doesnt reconize the hard dirve. Any help?

alexoiu · Aug 21, 2013

Do you have a Windows installation DVD?

Chhris Slater · Aug 21, 2013

I dont believe so, but how would that help? just curious.

alexoiu · Aug 21, 2013

You might try formatting it using that DVD.
Or use different applications or check some solutions here: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/250083-32-unable-initialize

Chhris Slater · Aug 21, 2013

alexoiu :

When I try formating it thats my problem it wont reconize the drive. Because im trying to either erase it or format the drive for my other laptop.

alexoiu · Aug 21, 2013

You're using a laptop.
It might be an enclosure (rack) issue. Try in a PC if possible.

Chhris Slater · Aug 21, 2013

alexoiu :

Ok so I have the hard drive plugged into a usb adapter right now. Into my newer laptop, also the usb adapter is powered. So the enclosed rack you mentioned. Would that effect this setup?

alexoiu · Aug 21, 2013

It might be an adapter issue, that's why I suggested formatting the HDD in a PC (connecting it through a SATA cable). Try asking a friend for helping you.

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