External Usb 2.0 Sata Not Recognised - Windows 7 Ultimate?
Nov 24, 2011My sata usb 2.0 external drive is not being recognised in windows 7 ultimate 32bit.all my other usb devices work fine when plugged in.
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External Hard Drive Not Recognised Following Windows Update
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