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Title: Tricky problem, any ideas?
Post by JerryD on Jun 14^th, 2007, 12:09am

I have a Freecom external HD on my main pc but it's suddenly stopped working. However, it works ok on another pc I have.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software, changed cables and usb ports, all to no avail.

My pc says "No Freecom Devices Found" when I try to open the software even though it is plugged in and attached via usb.

My pc doesn't seem able to recognise the external HD.

Yet this HD works fine on another pc :-?

What do I do now?

Title: Re: Tricky problem, any ideas?
Post by Lectrician on Jun 20^th, 2007, 8:45pm

Try a different port - front or rear. Re-install USB drivers.

Title: Re: Tricky problem, any ideas?
Post by JerryD on Jun 22^nd, 2007, 10:36pm

I tried different ports, nothing worked :( So I went out a bought a new Maxtor 320gb external drive for only £65. This needs no drivers or software, worked straight out of the box.

The old Freecom will be used on one of my kids pcs.

Still can't work out what was wrong :-/

Title: Re: Tricky problem, any ideas?
Post by supra59 on Dec 21^st, 2007, 9:26pm

hi does it have jumpers for master slave cable select as i had the same problem set mine to master and it worked fine just a thought maybe its fell off ?

Title: Re: Tricky problem, any ideas?
Post by thescruff on Dec 27^th, 2007, 6:41pm

Had the same problem Jerry.

went to pcworld and bought and "Integal" case and fitted the freecom hard drive into it.

Plud it in and it works a treat 8-)