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IO GEAR External Hard Drive Install

Sep 14, 2004 3:29AM PDT

Cannot Get Computer to recognize new Drive..
Model GHE135C combo USB2.0.....Firewire

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Re: IO GEAR External Hard Drive Install
Sep 14, 2004 3:36AM PDT
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Vista - recognize IOGEAR GHE135C 40GB HD on Firewire Port
Sep 2, 2007 3:23AM PDT

Looks like this discussion has been dormant since 2004. My HD has worked well, with some minor OS tweaks on a Toshiba 1905 Satellite for several years using the Firewire port with XP SP2 OS.

Now trying to get a new Gateway laptop to recognize (running Vista OS)on Gateway firewire port with no luck. Have read the referenced link but does not appear to apply.

Open to suggestions.

Thanks!

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Hint: Windows? Use USB.
Sep 2, 2007 4:37AM PDT

Mac? Use firewire.
Linux? Use either.

Microsoft didn't embrace firewire...

Bob