SSD works, but HDD shows up, but on not responding

FCPORTOROCKS · Apr 16, 2016

I recently built a computer.My SSD is Samsung Evo 250 GB and it works fine but, now that theirs no room left i was looking to use HDD thats hooked up but windows says its their but not responding what do i do?( sorry for my bad english). Please help

CountMike · Apr 17, 2016

You may have to reparition and reformat it first. You can do that from disk management if you are using windows.

SuperSoph_WD · Apr 18, 2016

Welcome, FCPORTOROCKS!

Can you please share more details about your system's configuration? I'd also suggest you post some screenshots from Disk management and My Computer/This PC. If the HDD is brand new, then @CountMike is right you should go to Disk Management and reformat the HDD from there.
However, if the HDD is SUDDENLY not responding, you should definitely use its brand-specific manufacturer's diagnostic tool to check up on the health and SMART status. ( You can refer to some third-party tool suggestions as well.)

If you have an external backup drive, I'd strongly recommend you copy all your important data to it before proceeding with the troubleshooting. Consider changing the default Windows download path to the HDD as well. Filling the SSD could potentially decrease its transfer rate performance, so be careful.

Good luck!
SuperSoph_WD

Govind75 · May 10, 2016

DOnt listen, firstly have you assigned a drive letter????

Govind75 · May 10, 2016

I had this exact same problwm and you have to assigna drive letter

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