Mac won't show device in finder

Can't get mp3 player to show on desktop or in Finder when plugged into USB port - help?

marafromholland wrote:
It's an "old" Memorex mp3
Sorry, but "'old' Memorex mp3" means practically nothing.
but can't get it to show up as a device on MacPro.
If Finder prefs are set correctly (as sanjampet indicated), and if it's in MSC mode, then it should show. If it doesn't, then there may be a problem with the device, or with the USB port. Keep in mind that this forum is dedicated to the MacBook Pro, which is an entirely different computer from the Mac Pro.

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