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My Passport Essential switch to Windows 7

My unit works perfectly with Windows XP.  When I plug it in via USB to my notebook (Windows 7), the notevook does not recognize its existence.  Please advise.

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There are times when you may have to format an external hard drive when jumping straight to Windows 7 from Windows XP. Try to confirm if your hard drive is displayed on Disk Management. If it is, you will need to format/erase your hard drive in Windows 7 before it can be used.

http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1284

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