I recently built a PC, and I'm having some trouble with my internal HDD. After connecting it, the drive is inaccessible. It doesn't show up in File Explorer or Disk Management, and I can't format it either. However, when I create a storage space using it, it works perfectly fine and is visible in BIOS and Device Manager. I'm curious if there's a way to make the drive work independently, without it being in a storage space. When I first tried to set it up, it showed as 'unformatted', but once added to the storage space, it appeared where it should. If I remove it from the storage space, it disappears from Disk Management and File Explorer again. Also, just so you know, this HDD is refurbished. Any insights would be appreciated!
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It sounds like the HDD might still have some remnants from a previous setup, possibly from being in a storage space or RAID configuration. A good first step would be to use `diskpart` and do a 'clean all' command on it. Just ensure that it's not plugged into a SATA port that might be conflicting with your M.2 slots. Although, if it was previously part of a RAID, check the BIOS settings to clear any old RAID configurations. That should help it show up properly again.
Are you trying to format the HDD? You can use `diskpart` commands to manage it. Just run `diskpart`, then list the disks, select your HDD, and use the `clean` command to prepare it for use. This worked for me after some troubleshooting, so give it a try!
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