Consider your options carefully.
Consider your options carefully.
I might be mistaken, but the drive seems to be ready. Your note about it not booting 7 could be the reason. I can try cleaning and formatting if you want, it won’t hurt. For a quick walkthrough, check out the Seagate guide here: https://www.seagate.com/support/kb/how-t...-005929en/
Check if your Linux USB appears during GPART usage. If it doesn’t show up in GPARTED, the drive is likely dead. Refer to the guide "How to Use GParted: 9 Steps (with Pictures)" on wikiHow for instructions.