External HDD working OK but disc management says Dynamic & invalid

[davee3]

Was a boot drive - now in USB enclosure - tried in 2 computers Is there a way toacess info or change drive to make "valid"
Apologize if this is a repeat - got time out error

 

[D_Know_WD]

Hi there davee3,

You can try to change the partition from Dynamic to Basic.
Check these similar threads out:
http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/286816-cannot-access-old-hdd-usb-case-invalid.html
http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/262749-change-dynamic-invalid-hard-drive-valid.html

Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD