HT2518 my external hard drive isn't showing up on my Mac desktop.  Does the external hard drive need to be an apple one?

I have recently bought a Mac Book Pro and I am trying to transfer my files from my old PC to the new Mac.  I have put my files onto an external hard drive but when I plug it into my Mac is doesnt show on the desktop? 

Check the settings in the General tab of the Finder's preferences.
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