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Hello everyone, i have a wd 500gb external hard drive that is not being recognized by my computer anymore. Fixed external hard drive keeps freezing like wdseagate. Once system operational and plugged in, it appears in device manager. Try nudging the usb cable into different positions near the my book. Thank you for helping us maintain cnet s great community. Western digital 8tb my book duo desktop raid externe festplatte usb 3. Available in various editions from essential, to premium to world edition.
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