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The tag 'hard disk not detected' covers issues where a hard disk is not recognized by Windows, often after interrupted BitLocker encryption or decryption. Users may see the drive in Device Manager but not in File Explorer, and it may not appear on other systems. Troubleshooting steps include checking disk management, updating drivers, and using command-line tools to repair the disk or remove encryption. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and later versions, focusing on external drives and encryption-related detection failures.
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    Windows 7 External Hard disk

    I have Windows 7 Ultimate installed in my Acer laptop. last day i was encrypting my external Segate 1 tb hard disk with "bit locker drive encryption". It started normally, after 20%, i stopped it. I then thought to decrypt my data back and to disable the protection. When I tried doing this...
    • prajith
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    • acer backup bitlocker data recovery device manager disk properties drive encryption driver installation encryption external drive file system hard disk not detected healthy partition storage issues system hang tech support troubleshooting usb windows 7
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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