Kitfox does not recognize my WD_BLACK SN770 2TB

If **Kitfox** (likely a software tool like a game launcher or system utility) does **not recognize your WD\_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe SSD**, here's a complete breakdown of causes and fixes depending on what you mean by “not recognized”:

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## ✅ First: Confirm if Your System Recognizes the SN770

1. **Check in BIOS/UEFI**

* Reboot your PC and enter BIOS/UEFI setup (usually `F2`, `Del`, or `F10`)

* Check if the **SN770 NVMe** drive is listed under storage devices

2. **Check in OS (Windows/Mac/Linux)**

* On **Windows**:

* Press `Win + X` → **Disk Management**

* Look for your SN770: it may show as “Unallocated” or “Not Initialized”

* On **macOS/Linux**: Use `diskutil list` or `lsblk` in terminal

> 🔍 If it appears in BIOS but not in the OS, the problem is OS/driver level

> ❌ If it doesn’t show in BIOS, the SSD may not be seated correctly or is faulty

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## 🧠 Then: What Is Kitfox?

* If you're referring to **Kitfox Games** (the developer/publisher), they don't use specific SSD detection

* If you're referring to **Kitfox game launcher/modding tools** or a specific **installer** – these don’t interact with the NVMe layer directly unless:

* You're installing a game/mod to the SN770

* The app is trying to detect available drives

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## 🛠️ If the SN770 Isn’t Detected by Kitfox Tools:

Here’s what to check:

### 1. **Drive Format**

Make sure the SSD is:

* **Initialized** (MBR or GPT)

* **Formatted** (ex: NTFS for Windows)

If not:

* Open **Disk Management**

* If it's uninitialized, right-click and choose “Initialize Disk”

* Create a volume and format it

### 2. **Drive Letter Missing**

Kitfox or any installer won’t detect the drive if:

* No **drive letter** is assigned

* The volume is **hidden or offline**

To fix:

* In **Disk Management**, right-click the partition → “Change Drive Letter and Paths…” → assign one

### 3. **App Permissions or File Path Issues**

* Make sure the app has permission to access the drive

* Some game tools only install to the **C: drive** or detect standard paths (`Program Files`, etc.)

* Try manually selecting the drive/folder, if allowed

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## 🧪 Hardware Checklist for SN770:

* Reseat the SSD in the **M.2 slot**

* Check if your **motherboard slot supports NVMe (not just SATA M.2)**

* Update **BIOS firmware**

* Install/update **Western Digital Dashboard** and run diagnostics

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## 🧩 If You're Using the SN770 as a Secondary Drive:

Ensure your OS has the **NVMe drivers** (Windows 10/11 usually does natively), but if not:

* Install or update **Intel RST**, **AMD StoreMI**, or **WD NVMe drivers** from the WD support site

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Would you like help [initializing and formatting the SN770 in Windows](f), [verifying NVMe recognition in BIOS](f), or [checking if the Kitfox tool is game/mod-related or system-level](f)?