Data in an external hard disk can be recovered

[sharu]

Hello,
my hard disk is detected by system...but its not showing the icon and the content...what should i do with it???
is there any chance to get those files from it atleast....

 

[szaboaz]

Does it show up in Disk Management?
If you're unfamiliar with Disk Management, here's how to access it
- on XP http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windowsxp/ht/disk-management-xp.htm
- on Windows 7 http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows7/ht/disk-management-windows-7.htm