External HDD StorE PA4096-1HF4 not detected in Windows 7

External HDD Model: PA4096-1HF4
Type: StorE Art 640 GB, 3.5 inch, USB 2.0
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
The drive is not showing up in explorer (computer) or device manager or disk management.
Only _*suggestion*_
I have found so far is to uninstall USB ports/hubs from the machine and then restarting the machine.
So far the USB ports are working fine - other devices e.g. mouse, pen drive etc. work properly when connected to those ports.
I wish to know:
1. Will uninstalling USB ports/hubs and restarting fix the problem?
2. Is there an alternative and better solution available?
Thank You.

Have you tested it on other computer with Win7 or with computer with other operating system?

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