Problem with external usb Hard disk

[infini]

I have installed windows 2000 with SP2 and i have trouble installing an ide disk in an external usb case.
In disk management under administrative tools the disk apeears as a revomavle device and i can't format it.
In device manager although under the tab disk drives i can see the model and capacity of the disk, i also get a
generic device which i think is the cause of the problem. Any help?

 

[chows3]

You first need to partition the hd using fdisk or 3rd party utility like partitionmagic. Then you'll be able to 'see' the hd in windows explorer. Hope it helps.

bobx