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Western Digital hard disk 120 Gb is not getting recognized when connected

I recently bought a Western Digital 120GB hard drive (the model number is something like WD1200U17-001). This morning I backed up some files as I was going to re-install Windows XP on my laptop. Now, when I plug it in I get a "Safely Remove Hardware" message, but the drive...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, amit.agarwal12@..., Disk1, disk management, Disk Management, computer, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, Western Digital Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-10-25

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Won't boot to 2nd HDD

Synopsis:I have two disks, both have XP Pro. Both installations work fine, but only one of the disks will boot. I have to boot to one disk in order to choose the other disk from the boot menu.Information:Disk180GB EIDEXP Pro NTFSHealthy SystemDisk2200GB SATAXP Pro NTFSHealthy BootWhat I did:I'm...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, hard drive, scottshell@..., Disk2 200GB SATA XP-Pro NTFS Healthy, Disk1 80GB EIDE XP Pro NTFS Healthy

Discussion threads 2007-09-08

sata drivers on ris

I am installing sata drivers on ris so let me post my sif file for you to look over it seems like it takes the drivers but than it asks me to put in a windows cd which I am wondering why and what I am missing.[data]floppyless = "1"msdosinitiated =...

Tags: Desktops, doug_brush@..., iaStor, iaStor.sys, Intel Corp., Serial ATA, id, OEM, SATA AHCI Controller, desktop

Discussion threads 2007-06-03

Reinstalled XPhome, partition broken

I had a virus/spyware problem that corrupted some windows system files among other things. I reinstalled XP over the top of the old installation on my C: drive.My machine has 2 HD's Disk1 is C: and E:, disk 2 is D: and F:After installing XP again, windows cannot read the...

Tags: E, Microsoft Windows XP, C, disk, tony.appel@..., hardware

Q&A 2006-05-10

Installing Windows 2003 in Dynamic Volume

Hi I have two IDE Disk 0 and Disk 1. Disk 0 is basic and Disk 1 is dynamic.I have installed windows xp professional on Disk 0. I have created two simple volumes and one extended volume in Disk 1Dynamic.System and boot partitions are in Disk 0Basic....

Tags: disk, Disk 0, Disk 1

Q&A 2006-07-17

slave harddisk detected by BIOS,disk mgmt, but not in My computer of XP

Hi all,I am having a weird problem while attaching a new slave disk to my pc.I have a 40GB hard disk Master, having Linux and WinXP installed on it. Now I have attached a new hard disk (60GB) containing only data as Slave.The problem is I can see the new...

Tags: jasuja.renuka@..., disk, hard drive, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, computer

Discussion threads 2007-09-04

Switching Harddrives

My current primary hard drive, a WD400eb OEM,and is reaching the end of its MTF. My secondary drive is a Diamond mas plus9 6Y080P080GB ultra133 7200RPM 8mb. Obviously a larger drive and about one and half years of use.My question is that I intend to still use theolder drive so...

Tags: jamescr@..., hard drive, New Hard Drive, cable

Discussion threads 2007-03-15

Building a Virtual Cluster Server with VMWare and MSCS

Today's companies have tendencies to virtualize everything. Good or bad this is another discussion. The fact is that with virtualization, you can simply build a cluster environment as a POC for a project. This can also be used for training, demonstration and even post-sales support.This article is an extract of...

Tags: Servers, server, Microsoft Cluster Server, ngruloos, VMware Inc., disk, SCSI, virtual Disk

Discussion threads 2007-04-30

Creating a controlled-access printer in NDPS

Ron Nutter previously introduced you to NDPS and how to configure it. In this Daily Drill Down, he continues his discussion by showing you how to install printer drivers for it and how to create controlled-access printers using NDPS.In “Implementing NDPS on NetWare 5.1,” I showed you how to install...

Tags: Printers, Ron Nutter, printer, Implementing NDPS, NDPS Broker, printer driver

Technical articles 2001-01-10

How do I utilize an internal HD drive with 2 OS - 3 HD's total

Hello. I have a somewhat detailed technical question. I just recently purchased a third hard drive. It is a Western Digital 500 GB SATA (Model # WD5000AAKS). It is the same hard drive that I already have in my system. First, let me describe my system configuration. I computer that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Serial ATA, Operating systems, lanep82@..., hard drive, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-07-23

Can I add SBS2003 to Win2K Server domain

HI allI have an existing W2K Server domain. No Exchange, nothing else. I would like to add another server as a backup this is a financial accounting firm and would be in big trouble during tax season if their system died. I also want to install Exchange for them since...

Tags: domain, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server, NateH, server, windows

Q&A 2005-03-09

Decision Support: How a cybercafe deals with virus threats

Case study of how a TechRepublic member handles virus attacks at a cybercafe with weekly CD-ROM backupsBy Steve OnedoI work for a large cybercafe that’s close to a university, so most of our customers (about 80 percent) are students who are doing research or chatting on e-mail. These customers also...

Tags: Workstations, Microsoft Windows 2000, Tools & Techniques, decision support, Guest Contributor, DOS Partition, cybercafe, DOS, workstation, primary DOS, image, CD-ROM, software, virus

Technical articles 2002-10-30

vista ide hard drives offline

I've done some searches on here - you guys seem to have the most helpful forum for non-tech's like myself so please excuse my ignorance on some terms, I'll try to explain my problem as clear as possible.My old pc was running xp on the following config:Chip: Athlon AMD XP...

Tags: Development tools, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), circlework@..., hard drive, IDE, IDE Drive, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-04-05

How do i clone a hard drive?

I have a pc whose hard drive is about give up. I want to clone the old hard drive and put this image onto the new one.I also need to know what the steps are to install the new one.In addition to the above it will also be necessary...

Tags: ***Lou***, backup, hard drive, hardware, Microsoft Windows

Q&A 2005-09-17

Master the Linux bash command line with these 10 shortcuts

Ifyou've ever typed a command at the Linux shell prompt, you've probably alreadyused bash—after all,it's the default command shell on most modern GNU/Linuxdistributions. The bash shell is the primary interface to the Linux operatingsystem—it accepts, interprets and executes your commands,and provides you with the building blocks for shell scripting and...

Tags: alias, command line, cursor, Guest Contributor, Linux

Technical articles 2005-08-10

SmoothWall removes the pain from implementing a Linux firewall/gateway

If you're looking for a solid and simple firewall, feast your eyes on the SmoothWall Linux distribution. In this Daily Drill Down, Jim McIntyre helps you smooth out your security wrinkles.Installing and configuring a Linux firewall can be one of the most difficult tasks Linux administrators face. In addition to...

Tags: Consumer electronics, Firewalls, Jim McIntyre, Linux, SmoothWall, CD-ROM, floppy disk

Technical articles 2001-11-28