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The system detection tag covers issues where Windows fails to recognize hardware or partitions. Common problems include external drives not being detected after copying large files, TV tuner cards not appearing after an OS upgrade, and missing partitions on multi-boot setups. Users often troubleshoot through Disk Management, driver updates, or checking disk format (GPT vs. MBR). These threads focus on Windows 7 and involve storage devices, TV tuners, and partition visibility. The tag is relevant for users experiencing detection failures with drives, expansion cards, or multi-partition configurations.
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    Windows 7 6TB external drives (Raid 5) can't be recognized after copying >2TB files

    I have 4x2TB external hard drives in a raid5 configuration, I converted it to GPT disk using Disk Magagement in Windows 7. It showed basic disk, NTFS, 1 partition, 5.40TB, which is normal. It seemed pretty well at first. But after copying files >2TB to this drive, some files were lost and cann't...
    • qlong
    • Thread
    • data loss data recovery disk formatting disk management external drive file copy file system gpt partition hard drive hardware issues lenovo mediasonic ntfs raid storage issues system detection troubleshooting usb enclosure western digital windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 No TV Tuner Card Detected

    Installed Windows 7 yesterday and now my system does not detect my TV tuner. I believe I have an AverMedia A317 Mini Hybrid card. Anybody have an idea of what I can do.
    • Harrg
    • Thread
    • avermedia drivers hardware issues media card system detection troubleshooting tv tuner windows 7
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 is not detecting my other partitions on same hard drive

    Hi, I installed Windows 7 64-bit on my computer which has only 1 hard drive (640GB). I partitioned it using XP to have 4 partitions: 1) XP Partition 2) Linux Partition 3) Linux Swap 4) Windows 7. The problem is Windows 7 cannot detect any partition besides it's own partition, so I...
    • Skaar
    • Thread
    • data access drive letter dual boot file access hard drive linux partition partition system detection windows 7 xp partition
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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