hello. i've recently replaced my hd and placed the old one in an enclosure. the enclosure powers on and is connected via usb 3.0, it showed up on the desktop once, but now it doesn't. is there anything i can do, as i wanted to use the migration app to transfer needed files.
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios.
Have you restarted your comp?
Per your system profile you are still using OS 10.10. which is an out of date OS. Use Software Update/App Store to update your OS to OS 10.10.3. Also, update everything SU/AS has to offer for your computer. When done, repair permissions and restart your computer.
Also, please update/correct your ASC profile.
Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios.
Have you restarted your comp?
Per your system profile you are still using OS 10.10. which is an out of date OS. Use Software Update/App Store to update your OS to OS 10.10.3. Also, update everything SU/AS has to offer for your computer. When done, repair permissions and restart your computer.
Also, please update/correct your ASC profile.
Did you take a look at the Finder preferences to make sure that External Disks is checked?
Finder > Preferences > General > Check External Disks
hello. thank you for the quick response. i am running 10.10.3. i first ran the disk utility and verified both the disk and permissions. the results of the disk verification said that there was an error and i needed to run the disk repair program. i restarted the computer while holding down the command and r keys until the apple logo appeared. i then ran the disk repair. at first , it stated that the disk couldn't be repaired and i should download any files i want to keep. since this was a new hd, i ran the program again. this time ti said my disk was ok . i then ran it a third time, with the samr results of no errors and the disk was ok. i then repaired the permissions and it cleared. i wish i could stay and work it out with you, but i have to go to work now. i will be home after 3.30am, and any suggestions that you have, i will read and follow then. thank you again, a. stewart
Zap the PRAM How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
It's possible that your old HD is either dying or is dead. Check out the following links:
How to Tell When Your Hard Drive is Going to Fail
Be prepared for hard-drive failure
hello. i've read the articles you've suggested and tried the nvram resetting to no avail. i fear that i have to take the drive to a specialist for data recovery. i hope it can be done. thank you for all your help. a.
tonyvision wrote:
hello. i've read the articles you've suggested and tried the nvram resetting to no avail.i fear that i have to take the drive to a specialist for data recovery. i hope it can be done. thank you for all your help. a.
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"Data Rescue II" from prosofteng.com has a free download demo available. You will need to follow/read the directions carefully.
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hello, i am sorry to have taken so long to answer your response. i have to confess that i am not tech savy enough to attempt the solutions you've provided me. the disk contains twelve years of music and photos that i will pay any price to recover(especially the photos). i've researched a couple of data recovery companies and will pick the one that has the best reviews for apple data recovery. thanks again, tonyvision.
Thanks for reporting back. Good luck w/the data recovery!
my external hd doesn't appear on desktop
