If your computer won't recognize a new hard drive, there are a few extra steps to take.
Disk space is important for storing files and folders on your computer. Run low on disk space, and your computer will run slower and won't have room for new files. The simple solution is to add another hard drive to your computer. Usually adding another hard drive to your computer is a straightforward process, but when your computer won't recognize the new hard drive, you may have a little more work to do. You can usually get your computer to recognize the new hard drive in just a few minutes.
Instructions
1. Ensure all cables are plugged in. The internal hard drive needs a power supply from the computer that looks like a thin black cord. The hard drive will also need SATA cables connecting it to the motherboard.
2. Restart your computer and enter BIOS mode. On most computers this is done by pressing "F1" during boot up. Scroll over to the "Hard Drives" tab, and make sure your computer has the hard drive assigned to be on. Often during BIOS you can select auto-detect or change options with your hard drive to make sure Windows can recognize it. Once you've selected your desired options, continue to boot.
3. Open the "Start" menu and select "Control Panel." Click the "System" icon and select the device manager option. You can see the devices your computer recognizes and those that may have problems.
4. Install new device drivers for your hard drive. Update your drivers by right-clicking the icon of the drive in the device manager, and selecting "Update Drivers." Updated drivers will help your computer recognize the hard drive.
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