Secondary Hard Drive on my Computer
Hi, I've got myself a 30 gig secondary hard drive along with my primary, a 6 gig. I recently downloaded itunes into the big one, and i was wondering if my purchases will also download into that hard drive. My computer will probably crash if it goes into the primary.
No, you need to tell iTunes where your storage directory is:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305451
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Share a secondary hard drive on a Mac to a Windows computer.
Hello,
I have a PowerMac G4 AGP, at home which we all use as a server. It has a secondary 500GB SATA hard drive, which is split, one half holds films the other music.
I can connect to it from my MacBook Pro, and have a choice of which hard drive I want to connect to, but when my brother tries from a Win XP Sony Laptop, we go to Workgroup computers and the G4 is listed, with only the User Account folder and the printer attached to the G4, it doesn't show the secondary hard drive.
Any help with this would be really great.
On a separate note, does anyone know how to make the secondary hard drive on the PowerMac G4 mount to my laptop home screen, when I start up Mac OSX, as currently I have to go into networking in the finder, choose the computer, enter username and password, and then choose a hard drive, I would prefer it if it mounted like an external hard drive, so I could use it for back up and itunes etc.
Again any help would be much appreciated,I just have Macs, but I use SharePoints to share an external drive across my network.
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I can't move photos from iPhoto to my secondary hard drive or to a burn folder. I have never had a problem with this before. This is something new. They will not drop into either folder. Nothing happens.
I checked my secondary harddrive and there is plenty of memory.
I emptied my burn folder but the photos still will not drop into it.
I created a new burn folder, no luck with this either.
230 photos is the maximum size of the events I am trying to move from iPhoto to save elsewhere.
I have shut down and restarted my computer. No change. The photos still will not drop out of iPhoto.
My Mac Computer Storage shows that I have 62.2GB free out of 249.2GB (movies, photos and contacts taking up the most space)
My Lacie External Harddrive (2TB capacity) shows that I have 1.79TB available. It shows that 207,729,520,640 bytes (207.73 GB on disk) are used.
I have never had this problem before. It is usually very easy to move my photos from iPhoto.
I am not a computer expert (I work in surgery so don't have a need for lots of computer knowledge) so please explain in simple terms.
Thank you so much for any help you can provide.
I really appreciate it.YES Terence! Thank you. Exporting allowed me to move my photos from iPhoto into the Burn Folder on my desktop. But that doesn't explain why I'm having to go that route now. Have I done something (accidentally changed some setting) on my computer that will not allow me to just click and drag anymore? I really liked the convenience of the click and drag option.
I don't have the time tonight to export and burn a lot of CD/DVDs. I'll try that tomorrow and make sure my photos are moving properly. I also need to export photos to my external hard drive to make sure that route is working.
Wouldn't you know that my Apple Care Plan runs out this Wednesday?! I need to make sure everything is working properly before that expires.
Thank you so much for your help. I really, really appreciate it. -
Secondary hard drive and dvd drive have the same location id's.
Product Name: HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook PC (DV7t-7000)
PRODUCT NUMBER: A5F92AV
SERIAL NUMBER: [removed for privacy]
My Secondary hard drive and dvd drive have the same location id's. The dvd drive can not write to any disk because of it. Had the dvd drive replaced and that did not help. Tried 3 different HDD and all the same outcome.
Secondary hard drive and dvd drive have the same location id's. The dvd drive can not write to any disk because of it. Had the dvd drive replaced and that did not help. Tried 3 different HDD and all the same outcome.
Please help,
Thank you
-RickThis is what chat support said... Its like talking to yourself sometimes!!
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:33 PM] -- Automatically generated message:
Your support request has been submitted and is in queue. Please wait momentarily while the system connects you with the next available support specialist.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- Automatically generated message:
You are now chatting with support specialist JOLLY R.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Welcome to HP Total Care for Notebook and Desktop support. My name is Jolly. I will be your technical support specialist today. Please give me a few moments to review your issue description details.
NOTE: For security reasons, PLEASE DO NOT send credit card information via chat.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
How are you doing today ?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Hi Jolly, I tried 3 different HDD's all of them were reformated and reimaged with the HP image from this laptop. When I try to populate the drive, it just closes the window. Same with the dvd drive. Other then no able to write to the dvd/cd drive, everything else is perfect. But that is not good enough...
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Great, you?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:46 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
I am fine. Thank you for asking.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:48 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Please let me know if the following details are correct for the notebook in question.
PRODUCT NUMBER: A5F92AV
SERIAL NUMBER: {Private Information Removed}
EMAIL ADDRESS: {Private Information Removed}
Am I correct?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:48 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Yes
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:48 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Thank You for confirming the details.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:49 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Are you using the same notebook to chat with me which is in question?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:49 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Yes
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:51 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
May I know since when you are facing the issue?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:51 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
I few weeks ago now
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:52 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
HP swapped out the DVD drive and I swapped out the HDD's
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:53 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Please click on the start button and click on computer.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:53 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Reimaged, renamed, removed, rotated them to different bays.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:53 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
ok
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:53 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Open\
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:53 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Is the CD/DVD drive getting detected ?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:54 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Yes
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:54 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Yes
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:55 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
So you need te reseat the CD/DVD drive and the hard drive .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:55 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
I did, over and over and over
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:55 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Okay
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:56 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
I have swapped out the dvd drive and hard drives
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:57 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Since you have already reseated the hard drive and CD/DVD drive, you need to send the notebook in for a bench repair.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:57 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
It will be a mail in repair service. I will send you a box along with packaging materials and a prepaid shipping label. Once you pack your notebook in the box you can drop it off at you nearest fedex drop box or you can schedule a pickup.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:57 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Box would contain- packaging material, shipping instructions & pre-paid shipping label.
• Once you receive the box you need to put the notebook inside the box (without any accessories), call fed-ex- (1800-463-3339).
• Fed-ex would come at your place pick it up and send it back to hp.
• This service will cost you $0.00
• Standard turn around time for service is 7-9 business days.
You can check the status of your order by going to: www.hp.com/go/csostatus or by calling HP Customer Care at 1-800-hpinvent (1-800-474-6836).
Your repair service has an estimated turn around time of 7 to 9 business days from when we receive your product at our repair center.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:57 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
In order to set up a service request please provide the following information:
* Full Name:
* Mailing Address (No P.O. Boxes):
* Apartment/Building/Mailstop:
* City:
* State:
* Zip/Postal Code:
* E-Mail address
* Phone Number (including area code):
* Best time to call
* Time zone of your region
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:57 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
Dont I have on-site?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:58 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Let me check.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:59 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
This laptop is my life, my livelyhood.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 10:59 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
I can not be without iot...
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:00 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
I do understand that .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:02 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Yes, you do have onsite , but a technician can be sent to your place only if any part needs to be replaced .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:02 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
As the notebook needs to be repaired , you have to send it to the HP service center.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:02 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
It is the motherboard
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:03 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
What is the difference between repair and replaced?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:03 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
It will be repaired and returned back to you .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:04 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
But what is there to be repaired if your not replacing anything?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:04 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
If any hardware part needs to be replaced , a technician can be sent to your place .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:04 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
But since the notebook needs to be repaired ,you have to send it .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:05 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
What is the difference between repaired and replacing something... So you mean that nothing will be repaired on my laptop?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:06 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
This is NOT right
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:06 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
I mentioned earlier that you need to send the notebook for repair.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:06 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
I would like to talk to someone about this.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:06 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
It will be repaired and returned back to you .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:07 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
What is the turn around time on this?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:07 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
It is 7 to 9 business days.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:08 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
NO WAYYYY!
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:08 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
If you want to talk to someone , you need to call our voice support in the direct number 1-800-474-68386 and refer to serviceticket number - {Private Information Removed}.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:08 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
OK, thx
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:08 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
We also have an expedite shipment, where the turn around time is 4 to 6 business days .
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:09 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Please take down the service ticket number {Private Information Removed} and SR ID {Private Information Removed} for future reference.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:09 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
You are welcome.
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:09 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Is there anything else apart from this I can help you with now ?
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:09 PM] -- Rick Friedman says:
No
[Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:09 PM] -- JOLLY R says:
Thank you -
Secondary hard drive disappears
I have a P35-Neo2 MS-7345, bios V1.1, P4 3.0 Family 15 Model 6 Stepping 5, 4GB PC-6400 dual channel, XP Pro 5.1.2600 SP3, Western Digital 75gb on SATA port 0, WD 500gb on port 1, DVD RAM on port 6, AHCI enabled, but I have had the same problem without AHCI.
When I first installed this board a couple of years ago it had a 325gb Western Digital Caviar Blue as a secondary drive. The drive would randomly disappear from Windows Explorer and from bios. Sometimes if I rebooted it would reappear, sometimes I had to turn off the power supply, move it to another port and restart for it to come back.
I downloaded Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools and ran them. They showed that Windows was not setup for large drives and made a registry change. The drive worked for about 6 months and then started disappearing again. Windows ran a scandisk and found bad sectors so I assumed the drive was failing. At this point I placed the drive in an external case and hooked it up through USB. It worked flawlessly for 5 weeks.
During all of this, I also installed a Seagate 75gb SATA2 drive. It too would vanish after a very short time. I blamed the problem on the Seagate not getting along with the WD but the problem persisted even after I removed the Seagate. The Seagate has also worked for months as a USB drive without problem.
I have noticed on the internet most people with this problem replaced their drive and it fixed the problem. I also notice that in most cases it appears to be Intel chipsets on the board.
I purchased a new WD Caviar Green yesterday and installed the new drive using WD Lifeguard Tools to set it up and within half an hour it disappeared while copying files. I once again changed ports but it wouldn't come back. I disconnected the drive, started the computer, turned it off again, re-connected the drive and when I started it up the drive reappeared but vanished again after a few minutes. I placed this drive in the external case and it has been working perfectly now for a few hours.
Is this a common problem with the P35 and any ideas on how to fix it?I agree, changing 2 items can confuse the issue and as I stated I am assuming it is the motherboard at this moment.
But, I also have good reasons for that assumption.
First, the PSU was installed with the 945P before the P35 and there were no problems.
Also, no other SATA drives are affected other than any secondary hard-drives. The primary runs on the same power line as the secondary but never drops out or creates any problems. The DVD is also SATA and is never affected. With the DVD disconnected to take load off of the PSU, the drive still drops out on occasion. The secondary drive has worked for as long as 6 months without a problem, but when it does drop out, the only way to get it back is to turn off all power and change ports, sometimes 3 or 4 times and then it works again for a period of time. You would think a PSU would affect all drives and the port would be irrelevant.
I will be putting together another computer for my security system with a large single drive using the P35 and will try a new power supply at that time, just in case. I will install a secondary drive just to test it in case the above assumptions are incorrect, but that will be a little ways in the future.
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I had to install a new hard drive on my computer, when I downloaded Itunes, all my music was gone. How do i get my music back? I do not have an Icloud.
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I have a ipod classic 160GB and it's not showing any music anymore, but there is still showing 7GB of memory being used, and I don't have it backed up on my itunes, since I had to put a new hard drive on my computer. Any suggestion to find out whats on that memory or to get it the music back, there is approximately over 1400 songs on it?
What is the memory being used by, is it Other? If it is, that means the iPod can no longer read the music, so it has put it all in "Other".
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Hi I have two hard drives on my computer running Windows 8. One is called OS (C:) and has 10.2GB free of 186GB, the other is Data (D:) and has 258GB of 258GB free.
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What do I do about this? how do I get to use the 258GB of free space on the Data drive?
I'd be grateful for an answer!Hi,
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If your operating system is Windows 2008 and higher(Server) or Windows Vista and higher(Client).
Then you can use the native tool Disk Management to solve your requirement.
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Checkout the below thread on similar discussion,
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