can i access an old linux sata hdd with usb/sata conector on windows 10? do i need any special software?

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Hi guys,I have an old Seagate Barracuda 7200 of 250GB ultra sata that was used in a linux machine 15 years ago as a file server.I purchased an usb/ide/sata adapter. I connected the hdd to the power supply of the old machine that still boots (the power supply of the adapter seems to small, it doesn't spin the hdd, 5v 2500 mA). Hdd starts spinning. I connect the sata usb adaptor, but windows 10 does not see anything on the usb.Have checked the usb, everything works fine. Have checked the master/slave jumper on the hdd, tried it on all positions, master, slave, cable select or none.. same result.

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