Resolved USB HDD not showing up in MY COMPUTER

Hello...I did a search and looked for an answer but did not find one specific to my problem. I've attached a 57gb USB hdd to my system. It shows up fine in the Device Manager under the hardware tab. Even says unit is enabled and is functioning properly. Went into the volume and populated the tab with info from the hdd. Yet, is does not show up under My Computer. I get a "Safely Remove Hardware" icon up in the taskbar so the unit knows it is there...I just cannot bring it up as a hdd in "my computer" or even under the Admin. Properties in the control panel...any suggestions?

 

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