If you want to see the results of the chkdsk op go to the Event Viewer:Bigaldoc wrote:Well, I haven't tried a format but I did try a CHKDSK and it failed. I can't remember the message I got...
I've found that sometimes, I just have to leave the system as is for awhile and then retry the Remove... It is frustrating!Bigaldoc wrote:For Bob: Much like the chkdsk, I tried the safely remove icon and got a "...can't do that..." kinda message.
Good luck and don't get too frustrated. Remember, it is only a piece of cold metal!!!
As an added comment, I went searching for your external unit... searching for CAUE 37500. Found a link at Newegg.com where one user posted that the HD in his Cavalary enclosure was a Western Digital. I would suggested that Cavalry uses whatever HD best suits its needs. As stated in an earlier message in this thread I have an external called LaCie and in my case the actual HD is an Hitachi. Using something like Belarc Advisor or SIW might reveal the actual HD unit inside the Cavalry enclosure.