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External hard drive doens't show up
  1. 26 Sep 2009 #1


    mnhcky

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    External hard drive doens't show up

    I have a Simpletech 250GB external hard drive that wont show up on my laptop. It works on my Dell. I am getting this error message when looking at Device Manager.

    Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)
    Anyone else have this problem?


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  2. 26 Sep 2009 #2


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    Re: External hard drive doens't show up

    Quote Originally Posted by mnhcky View Post
    I have a Simpletech 250GB external hard drive that wont show up on my laptop. It works on my Dell. I am getting this error message when looking at Device Manager.

    Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)
    Anyone else have this problem?
    Im assuming its an external usb. is there any other devices listed in the system tray?

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  3. 26 Sep 2009 #3


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    Nothing.

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  4. 26 Sep 2009 #4


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    the red light comes on and you can hear it but nothing loads.

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  5. 26 Sep 2009 #5


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    Re: External hard drive doens't show up

    See this Code 47: Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for safe removal, but it has not been removed from the computer

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