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Originally Posted by tpop1
When I plug my IPod into the USB port of my PC it shows up as an external storage device, just as if I plugged in a thumb drive.
It must need ITunes on the PC because, on my new laptop with Vista , the IPod shows up, but the files do not list. I have not yet loaded Itunes on this laptop but the files do show up on my XP desktop just fine.
Len
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I have been researching this problem for some time now with no results. I have 3 external USB cases that I have placed old hard drives in to use for backup storage. On my XP box I have no problem as the computer sees the drive as another hard drive. This is not he case on my Vista box. The Vista sees the hard drive but treats it like you mentioned a thumb drive.
From CompUSA (actually Tiger Direct) I purchased a USB to ISA and SATA cable set that allows me to plug any of my drives into the USB port of the computer. This kit comes with its own power supply and has adapters for all types of drives. If I take the drive out of one of the external cases and use the cable kit the Vista now sees the drive as a hard drive with no problem. The cable kit was about $25.00 and there is a CompUSA store in Altamonte Springs.
In researching the problem I found some to say it is caused by incorrect power to the drive but I have proved that to be wrong.
Hopefully Windows 7 will correct this issue.