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Question posted by bubbens2 on March 9th, 2013

Western Digital Wd1600b011 - Dual-option Combo.

I'm running Windows XP SP3 and have had the Western Digital WD1600B011 - Dual-Option Combo connected for some time to my computer.  Within the past few weeks the external drive suddenly shuts down and is no longer visible under My Computer or Device Manager.  However, sometimes the device remains visible when viewed under Control Panel/Administrative Tools/Computer Management, and other times not.  What is causing this erratic behavior and how can it be remedied?

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Related Western Digital WD1600B011 Manual Pages

Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 1

... use the backup software. 3 Connecting the Drive Note: For a single drive, WD recommends using the installation ...drive adjacent to initialize the drive. Enter your drive. 3. A hard drive icon with the name you to the back (Figure 1). 3. Quick Install Guide WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products 1 System Requirements Windows® ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 2

... until it off the external hard drive and disconnect all its cables. 2. REMOVE STANDS 1. Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is keyed with all its cables. 2. Connect one end of the drive is preformatted as a single FAT32 partition for feet placement. Removing the Stands 1. Power off the external hard drive and disconnect all Windows operating systems. The FAT32...
Quick Install Guide (pdf) - Page 4

... to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems. This booklet is now shut down , and the power light turns off. 2. Other marks may be defective, you may also have other companies. © 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. You may hear the drive power down properly, and you will not occur in the Radio Interference...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 1

WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products User Manual
User Manual (pdf) - Page 2

...implication or otherwise under any time without notice. WD reserves the right to other rights of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital is believed to be mentioned... 2005 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Retrospect and the Dantz logo are trademarks of third parties which may be accurate and reliable; WD Dual-option™ Media Center and Combo External Storage Products...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 5

...Dual-option product. Kit Contents ! Four feet for horizontal placement *USB 2.0 host required for vertical placement ! WD Dual-option™ USB 2.0*/FireWire® external storage product: ! GETTING STARTED - 1 Media Center including hard drive...or contact your WD product. Combo hard drive with built-in USB 2.0 hub and 8-in file transfer time compared to USB 1.1. Quick ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 6

...updating your system, visit windowsupdate.microsoft.com. System Requirements WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Windows ® ! MultiMedia Card ! CompactFlash™ Types I and...the latest service pack (SP) and updates. Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ® ! Updating Your Operating System Windows Go to the Apple menu and select Software Update...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 7

... and model number of your product. Do not stack any labels on the product; Do not move the drive during the applicable warranty period for setup and technical support. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Recording Your WD Product Information CAUTION: Do not remove, tear, or damage the tape...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 10

... to format and set up the drive. Macintosh WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Important: Macintosh users must reinitialize the WD drive to confirm drive initialization. To re-enable File Exchange, select the check box in Extensions Manager and click Restart. 5. Note: See "Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP" on page 4 for your name...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 11

.... The next window prompts you may be required to provide your drive in the field. 3. SETTING UP - 7 Insert the installation CD into multiple volumes for your administrative password to create two separate partitions. Retrospect Express prompts you assigned appears on page 13. Mac OS X v10.2.8+ WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 14

... ICON CONNECTING THE DRIVE - 10 Formatting the Drive Your WD Dual-option product is now ready to "Using the 8-in the My Computer window for 4 seconds. 4. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Powering Up the Drive 1. Press the Power button to a Mac OS format. Your operating system automatically detects the external drive. NEW HARD DRIVE ICON...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 16

... data. 2. Using the USB 2.0 Hub WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL The drive includes one port on the front for your card, and select Eject from its slot. Your operating system immediately recognizes the device and displays a new icon in My Computer (Windows) or on the card/stick. To safely...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 23

Open the My Computer window and double-click the hard drive icon of your backup. 2. Open the Retrospect Backup folder, and open the folder named Backup on your hard drive, use Finder's Find File or Sherlock to search. Macintosh 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Changing Your Automatic Backup Settings Follow these steps to...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 24

...the card you previously configured Backup On Demand, the wizard displays a summary of the drive to launch the wizard and change your settings. 3. This is highly recommended when ...hard drive, allowing you have not configured Backup On Demand, click Next. Insert a card/stick into the correct slot (see "Media Icons" on Demand (Media Center) 1. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 27

...Windows Me/2000/XP 1. The following window is shut down, the Safely Remove Hardware window no longer displays the drive. DISCONNECTING THE DRIVE - 23 however, you need not follow the steps below; The drive...as a portable flash drive) are connected to be disconnected ...shutting down the drive. WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL 6 Disconnecting the Drive...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 31

...DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL Regulatory Compliance FCC Class B Information This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital...used in a particular installation. CE Compliance for Generic Immunity, as applicable. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for US and ...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 32

... box and packaging materials should be void if your returned hard drive is not present, b) cannot reasonably be given an RMA...you at WD's option, the repair or replacement of such damages. Warranty Information WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER ...for which vary from WD or that the Product, in connection with the purchase, use , will be kept for storing...
User Manual (pdf) - Page 33

....4WDC North America 949.672.7199 Spanish +800.6008.6008 Asia Pacific +31.20.4467651 EMEA Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. Localized Support - WD Service and Support WD DUAL-OPTION MEDIA CENTER AND COMBO EXTERNAL STORAGE PRODUCTS USER MANUAL If you need additional information or help during installation or normal use of...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 1

...powerful, feature-rich WD Dual-option Media Center combines a high-capacity USB 2.0/FireWire external hard drive, 8-in -one conveniently located on the front for easy connection of use, all-in... for near-silent operation ! Cool running ensured by an elegant, heat-dissipating case ! Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh ! Dual-option backup - Dual-option backup buttons let you choose automatic ...
Product Specifications (pdf) - Page 2

... voltage AC input frequency 100-240V 47-63 Hz Memory Card Compatibility ! Microdrive™ ! Western Digital 20511 Lake Forest Drive Lake Forest, California 92630 U.S.A. 2879-001091-A07 Jan 2006 Two external 6-pin 1394 receptacles ! and WD, the WD logo, WD Dual-option, and Safe Shutdown are required to -track 4.2 ms (nominal) 8 MB 7200 RPM 8.9 ms (average...

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