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Need Help ! My Passport Essential USB 3.0 Won't Load in Windows 8.1

My Passport Essential USB 3.0 1Tb Wont Load in Windows 8.1 !!! 

I installed soafware and drivers …  I don’t use the drive as a backup … just Movies, Music and Pics.

Any help would be greatly appreciated !!! Pics below …

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