Windows 7 can't recognize SATA/USB adapter for my old hdd

[jahrwh]

I just purchased an Apricorn Sata to USB connector to connect a hdd that is full. I'm trying to transfer the files to my laptop. However, when I plug in the connector (with or without the hdd being attached) I can't find it anywhere on my computer and it doesn't recognize the adapter. Is this a power issue? A driver issue? I'm just trying to transfer those files over.

 

[dingo07]

make all connections to the drive as required and plug it in after the drive has spun up- does it work?

does it require a power connection?

a link to the adapter you're using would help, it could be either a power issue, usb driver issue, or a dead adapter

 

[Zac Lee]

this happens with me to but i have a different adpter and im trying to do it on a laptop and how do you know if the hard rive is spining