[SOLVED] Seagate 3tb hdd "Not initialized"

zayed builder

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I have a problem with a seagate 3tb HDD from an old computer and it was not working so i tried on my pc "Replacing it in place on my hdd cables(so cables are 100% working)" and it gives me the same error "a device which does not exist was specified". Sometimes i would start the windows and its not showing in disk partition or in the mobo. And something very weird happens is that when i connect the HDD the computer boots significantly slower even its booting from an ssd which the computer can operate normaly without the hdd there but i want to get it working.

Here are screenshots of " INFO&ERRORS" :
https://prnt.sc/thzfc9
https://prnt.sc/thzi8r
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I tried searching for answers online but i couldnt find anything """"""""ALSO MY PC IS NEW SO NO PROBLEMS WITH TYPE OF PARTITIONS OR 2TB+ STORAGE.
 
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Whenever there is a “disk unknown not initialized” issue occurs, ....
If you're going to quote some other resource word for word, it is customary to give credit to that source.

https://www.quora.com/Why-does-a-ha...d-drive-or-USB-flash-drive-become-unallocated

zayed builder

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thanks i already tried the 2 methods and they dont work '' The second method doesnt work because the hdd doesnt appear the list disk command as its shown the screenshot attached in the thread + it does show me the space on the hdd
 

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Whenever there is a “disk unknown not initialized” issue occurs, ....
If you're going to quote some other resource word for word, it is customary to give credit to that source.

https://www.quora.com/Why-does-a-ha...d-drive-or-USB-flash-drive-become-unallocated
 
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