If the system does not recognize and configure itself for the hardware it means the system can not identify the signature the USB device is presenting to the system. If you received a CD with the USB adapter, it should contain the driver and information needed to install it. Otherwise search the internet or the USB adapter vendor web site for drivers ad instructions for how to install it.
You can purchase a USB hard drive adapter online through websites such as Tiger Direct and New Egg. You can also purchase one from personal sellers through eBay and Craigslist.
An external hard drive with an AC power adapter will not run down your laptop battery. A USB powered compact drive, however, will draw additional battery power through the USB interface. The benefit is that a bulky AC adapter is not needed, making the unit easier to transport.
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Hard drive is not read nor recognized by the system.
Ethernet adapter is used to connect to the internet, hard drive is used for storage of data, and the video card is used for video processing.
If you first remove the drive from the PC, you can purchase an adapter which allows you to connect it to a USB port on your PC and read the contents of the drive like you would a USB flash drive. It's referred to as an IDE/SATA to USB adapter.
Hard drive is not read nor recognized by the system.
1. Hard drive is not read nor recognized by the system.
you need a memory stick or a hard drive for your gamer tag to sign up for xbox live.
One can perform a hard drive recovery by removing the failed hard drive and hooking it up to an alternate computer through a USB universal drive adapter or if you have a Mac, using a FireWire cable to hook your nonworking Mac to a working Mac then pressing the T key as you power it on.
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The newer models (with the internal hard drive and whatnot) do, but for older ones you'll have to buy an adapter separately.