Can't access external HD

bonky

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Hi guys,

I plug in my HD (Western Digital Mybook 640GB), and it recognizes the device, but I can't seem to access it to do anything with the files. It doesn't show up in My Computer. I've gone to Disk Management, and it shows up as "Disk 1" but when I right click the only executable options are "Convery to Dynamic Disk", "Properties" and "Help" I plugged my USB stick into the same slot and it works fine. I searched a similar thread and it was recommended to make a new partition, and assign a letter to the drive, but I don't seem to be able to do this?

I know next to nothing about PCs (I'm a mac user :shock:), I built this myself last week to run a few specific programs, and everything has been working fine except for this. I'd appreciate some very clear help taking into the account the fact that I know nothing, lol.

Thanks!
 

My Computer

most external drives come with security software that locks the drive. that way, if its stolen, somebody cant just plug it in and steal your data.
to get mine to work on a different computer, i had to run the disk management software that came with the external drive, and disable the password protection feature.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Aleinware Area-51
    CPU
    core 2 extreme x9000 2.8 Ghz
    Memory
    4 Gig
    Graphics card(s)
    (2) Nvidia 8800m GTX in Sli
    Sound Card
    Onboard RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    42" JVC LCD HDTV
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p 32 bit
    Hard Drives
    (2) seagate 7200rpm in RAID 0 (1) maxtor external 1 terabyte firewire
    Case
    laptop
    Mouse
    logitech Anywhere Mouse and built-in touchpad
    Keyboard
    a really spiffy backlit one that i can change color ;>)
    Internet Speed
    Cable
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