Re: how to format an external USB harddrive

Hmm, was it listed before via Windows Explorer? I use an external and
haven't seen this issue before. Have you tried going to the Device Manager
and Scanning for Hardware Changes or using line 317 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Is it listed via right clicking My Computer/Manage/Storage/Disk Management?
Have you tried forcing the BIOS to detect it? Are you problems serious
enought to warrant a format that perhaps the external drive isn't
functioning properly?

Either way, good luck!

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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"shen" <shen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:B8D0F1B9-8DB0-48B8-9E66-E759AF1E6644@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Operatin system: Windows XP
> External harddrive: Samsung
>
> After plug-in the USB ext hard disk, the computer acknowleged the drive
> but
> unable to see the drive letter under MY COMPUTER, therefore, I am unable
> to
> format the ext. USB harddrive.


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