I have an unknown device which is likely the SimpleTech HD.
Which is why I need a driver that I can load to my computer for the Manager to load.
I have been frustrated with attempts to find a driver.
SimpleTech HD - Not Recognized as Plug N Play
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I have a new computer and pulled out my SimpleTech 96300-41001-012 external hard drive. Plugged it in and it is not recognized. No driver loaded for it.
I did notice that my old cable has a filter on it but not sure that is relevant.
Where do I find a driver for this model?
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Anonymous
2022-09-01T16:45:10+00:00 -
Anonymous
2022-09-01T16:41:34+00:00 Not shown in windows explorer or in Device Manager
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Anonymous
2022-09-01T17:49:17+00:00 Hello Kent,
I am Jaspreet Singh.
The driver doesn’t have a downloadable driver and being such an old model it most probably is not compatible with windows 10 and 11.
The drive has a separate power supply, ensure you have connected the power supply and the USB connection ( use the original cable if possible ) then check if the drive is recognised.
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Anonymous
2022-09-01T15:23:21+00:00 Not shown in Disk Management?
Not shown in hidden task icons, the Safely remove?
Tried on another PC?
Win has built in support for usb
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VARADHARAJAN K 9,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2022-09-01T17:52:43+00:00 I suspect that harddrive sata port on motherboard, connection to usb cable might be fault...
Try to insert to your friends computer and recheck it