External USB HDD

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Do I have to initialize my external usb drive every time I connect it to a
different PC.

After finally getting the device working on my own PC, I took it to work
today, plugged the device in...... and nothing.

XP detected the device, but wasn't available for use?


Anyone have any answers.


Thank You

Steve

 

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?)

It simply should just 'plug and play'.

XP should just assign it a drive letter.

Check with the manufacturer or supplier to see if there is anything wrong
with your unit that may require a replcement item.

"Harry Who" wrote:

> Do I have to initialize my external usb drive every time I connect it to a
> different PC.
>
> After finally getting the device working on my own PC, I took it to work
> today, plugged the device in...... and nothing.
>
> XP detected the device, but wasn't available for use?
>
>
> Anyone have any answers.
>
>
> Thank You
>
> Steve
>
>
>