Formatting

[mekounodji]

Hello,
I built an external hdd. It is recognized as a storage but does not show up on my computer. When I go to disk management to format it, all the options are idle exept help. How do I format it. Thanks.

 

[sminlal]

In disk management you need to scroll down to the bottom of the middle pane and right-click on the left end of the disk map where the disk number (i.e., "Disk 1") is displayed. That should give you the option to create a new volume, and once you've done that you'll have to format it as well.

 

[John_VanKirk]

Hi there,

Also in the Volume Status area Sminlal mentioned, after you format it, there will be a choice "change drive letter or paths". When you assign it a drive letter (E: or whatever) it will then show up in Windows Explorer.