Virtual Disk Manager: A device which does not exist was specified

Question

I can't initialize my disk because it supposedly does not exist. I've tried everything to initialize the disk like, restarting my PC, uninstalling and re-installing, and checking the cable* connection, but nothing seems to work. Can anyone help me in how to fix this?

Answer 1

I have the exact same issue with an SSD, it simply just doesn't want to initialise. Every time I try to initialise it with MBR selected and press OK, a pop up window appears called Virtual Disk Manager says "A device which does not exist was specified". I have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers, checked the connection and the connection works with other SSD's but nothing works even though it does appear in BIOS and in disk management. Assuming its not a faulty drive, how would you fix this.

Answer 2

Hi Ryder. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

What kind of disk is this? Was it working previously in the PC, and if so what changed?

Does it show up in UEFI/BIOS Setup under Storage drives? You'll need to get it to show up there to even test it.

Can you try it in another PC to see if it shows up there, and if so test, wipe and format it there?

If it's new I'd take return or replace it. If within a year of purchase it has a hardware warranty you can contact manufacturer to replace it.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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