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Windows Forum / Windows Me / Hardware / August 2004External HD not showing up/.pdr files
My external HD for my Dell Inspiron 8100 used to show up as my E: drive but for whatever reason has suddenly stopped. I've done some stuff (system restore, disconnection, etc. but my computer says a specific .pdr file is missing. Yet when I look in the folder where the driver is, the .pdr file is right there. Can anyone help? Try reinstalling the drivers (you don't mention how this external hard drive is connected). Alternatively boot to Safe Mode and remove all entries relating to this drive from the Device Manager, reboot back into Normal Mode and let Win Me redetect the drive and reinstall the necessary drivers.  SignatureMike Maltby MS-MVP mcmaltby@hotmail.com > My external HD for my Dell Inspiron 8100 used to show up > as my E: drive but for whatever reason has suddenly > stopped. I've done some stuff (system restore, > disconnection, etc. but my computer says a specific .pdr > file is missing. Yet when I look in the folder where the > driver is, the .pdr file is right there. Can anyone help? it's connected via USB. Forgive my ignorance but I don't know how to boot to safe mode. >-----Original Message----- >Try reinstalling the drivers (you don't mention how this external hard [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >. The 'Official' MS method of starting in Safe Mode is by holding down or 'stabbing at' the Ctrl or the F8 keys, BUT you do need to do this IMMEDIATELY you power up your PC and keep 'stabbing' at them before the WinMe splash screen shows. You may even need to keep them pressed throughout the boot process. You could also try the same using the Shift key. Another alternative is when your machine is running in Normal Mode. Run msconfig.exe and on the General tab, select Advanced and check the 'Enable Startup Menu' box. Don't forget to uncheck the box when you've finished with it <g> Mart > it's connected via USB. Forgive my ignorance but I don't > know how to boot to safe mode. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >> >>. |
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