2nd HDD has gone missing and my pc isn't detecting it.

BloodmoonHircine

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So I was just installing some games on my hdd and I get a message saying theres not enough
space on the hdd to install the game, so I look into it and for some my second hdd (D drive) has
gone missing.
Yesterday it worked with just a restart when it happened and it was back until it disappeared again, but now a restart doesn't work. My actions while it went missing this time was just patching a game on my drive.

Yes, I have tried alot of stuff on the internet and I rarely ever make my own posts but nothing has worked. Seems like everyone is having the problem that the disk is there but no usable so they have to some how ''activate it'' but mine isn't even showing up at all.

Sorry for the long post, would be nice with some answers as my Star Wars box is on there and I'm having a marathon!! :kaola:
 

BloodmoonHircine

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Well, It's back again. I have to open my case and push the cables in tight and restart the pc but that only lasts like 5 min before it disappears again...
 

BloodmoonHircine

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Thanks for the suggestion but finally the problem is no more, I fixed it with a simple reformat of the hdd.
 
It's great that you have sorted this out. :)
Though, the fact that the issue was resolved after a reformat could indicate a bad sectors related issue. So, it may be a good idea to test the drive with any of the tools in the thread that I've provided.

Cheers,
D_Know_WD