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owdcodger

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just got an external ssd plugged it into the caddy, put it in usb port,ssd is lit up but not showing in my pc.....help
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 7 8core32 gbasus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
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had this built for me as i am getting on a bit .i tried to make it future proof,enjoy playing fps to pass the time,,and srabble/card games
If you haven't restarted your machine, do so. If you have, try a restart one more time.
In either case chk if your machine sees the ssd.
 

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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enable...2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-1270015.78 of 16 Gigabytes Usable Installed MemoryIntel(R) UHD Graphics 770 [Display adapter]
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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enablement Package (build 22631.2861)
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Acer Aspire TC-1760 1.0
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2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700
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ok will do that ..thank's
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 7 8core32 gbasus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
self build
CPU
amd ryzen 7 8core
Motherboard
msi magx570s tomahawk max wifi
Memory
32 gb
Graphics Card(s)
asus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung
Hard Drives
1tb ssd, 2tb ssd, 2 external drives 1 tb eack ssd
PSU
cooler master v sfx gold 750 watt
Case
lian-li o11 mini mid tower atx case
Cooling
liquid cooling
Keyboard
microsoft
Mouse
logitech
Internet Speed
200 mb
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firefox
Antivirus
win defender
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had this built for me as i am getting on a bit .i tried to make it future proof,enjoy playing fps to pass the time,,and srabble/card games
Open Disk Management you might need to initialise it.

learn.microsoft.com

Initialize New Disks

Initialize new disks with the Disk Management utility in Windows and prepare them for use or get help with troubleshooting.
learn.microsoft.com
 

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the disc is showing there.but how do i initialise it. sorry ,,,a thick oldie
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 7 8core32 gbasus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
self build
CPU
amd ryzen 7 8core
Motherboard
msi magx570s tomahawk max wifi
Memory
32 gb
Graphics Card(s)
asus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung
Hard Drives
1tb ssd, 2tb ssd, 2 external drives 1 tb eack ssd
PSU
cooler master v sfx gold 750 watt
Case
lian-li o11 mini mid tower atx case
Cooling
liquid cooling
Keyboard
microsoft
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logitech
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200 mb
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firefox
Antivirus
win defender
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had this built for me as i am getting on a bit .i tried to make it future proof,enjoy playing fps to pass the time,,and srabble/card games
eureka ,,got it now,, thank's for the help
 

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windows 11amd ryzen 7 8core32 gbasus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
OS
windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
self build
CPU
amd ryzen 7 8core
Motherboard
msi magx570s tomahawk max wifi
Memory
32 gb
Graphics Card(s)
asus gforce rtx3080 10gb tuf
Monitor(s) Displays
samsung
Hard Drives
1tb ssd, 2tb ssd, 2 external drives 1 tb eack ssd
PSU
cooler master v sfx gold 750 watt
Case
lian-li o11 mini mid tower atx case
Cooling
liquid cooling
Keyboard
microsoft
Mouse
logitech
Internet Speed
200 mb
Browser
firefox
Antivirus
win defender
Other Info
had this built for me as i am getting on a bit .i tried to make it future proof,enjoy playing fps to pass the time,,and srabble/card games
owdcodger said:
eureka ,,got it now,, thank's for the help
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Great News! and You're welcome.

So; It was a case of initialization?


btw: Thx's for fillin' out you're system specs!
 

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Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enable...2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-1270015.78 of 16 Gigabytes Usable Installed MemoryIntel(R) UHD Graphics 770 [Display adapter]
OS
Windows 11 Pro (x64) Version 23H2 Used Enablement Package (build 22631.2861)
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Acer Aspire TC-1760 1.0
CPU
2.10 gigahertz Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700
Motherboard
Acer Aspire TC-1760 1.0 Bus: 100 megahertz UEFI: American Megatrends Inc. R01-A4 02/21/2022
Memory
15.78 of 16 Gigabytes Usable Installed Memory
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) UHD Graphics 770 [Display adapter]
Sound Card
Realtek(R) Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer KA242Y A (24.0"vis, s/n 6243003C23E00, October 2022)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
c: (NTFS on drive 1) * 510.74 GB SSD
d: (NTFS on drive 0) 1.00 TB 7200rpm SATA HHD
* Operating System is installed on c:
PSU
300w OEM
Case
OEM
Cooling
OEM
Keyboard
OEM
Mouse
Logitech M325 add-on
Internet Speed
Vz Fios; Png 20ms DL 110.82Mbps UL 122.49Mbps | speedtest
Browser
FireFox (64bit) Updated Regulary, now at 125.0.3 (64bit)
Antivirus
Windows Security | Came with Norton Ultra trial but has since been uninstalled
Other Info
Canon MG3200 Printer
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