Changed permissions on ext HDD from old laptop, after no auto run and does not show ing device manger

escarls

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after changing access permissions on external HDD files to recover files, HHD now dead? no up-ding, not showing in disk management when plugged in, or auto run. what can I do now? I have tried other usb ports etc does not show as a dev in bios either,
 
I assume you've put the drive in to a third-party enclosure - - right?

Well you could try a new USB cable, if that makes no difference the enclosure could have an internal fault.

It's not impossible (but unlikely) that the drive has failed if all you've done is change folder permissions. The symptoms suggest that it's a connection problem if it's not being detected at all, either a connection issue inside the enclosure or a bad USB cable.
 

escarls

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Correct it is in a 3rd pty enclosure, I wonder if I removed form enclosure and installed dir into drive bay if I would see it then? might give that a try. be a pain but....
 

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