Windows 10: Hard drive not recognized since Windows update

Discus and support Hard drive not recognized since Windows update in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Since the latest Windows 10 update, my laptop isn't detecting my Seagate hard drive. I tried using a new connector and using my dad's hard drive to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GirlLuvsTravel, Nov 29, 2020.

  1. Hard drive not recognized since Windows update


    Since the latest Windows 10 update, my laptop isn't detecting my Seagate hard drive. I tried using a new connector and using my dad's hard drive to make sure it wasn't a problem with the hard drive itself. Any ideas on how to fix this?

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    GirlLuvsTravel, Nov 29, 2020
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  2. Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Nov 29, 2020
    #2
  3. GKing Win User
    Maxtor Hard Drive Beep

    Maxtor drive beeps

    Have a similiar situation using a DiamondMax Plus 8, 20GB Mfg Date 4/15/03. Drive used as a second system drive. Drive is recognized in boot menu but not in drive list. Drive is always connected. Computer started locking up for several seconds at a time. Chkdsk on drives and couldn't find that drive. Removed drive from bay to make sure connections were ok and heard the beeping. Shutdown and restart and never got to windows screen. Restarted several times then saw drive in boot menu and Windows loaded but Maxtor not in drive menu. When recognized in boot menu, computer will start but beeps and is not found.

    Tried kicking it real hard but no improvement. Any suggestions?
     
    GKing, Nov 29, 2020
    #3
  4. Zaki_j Win User

    Hard drive not recognized since Windows update

    Toshiba external hard drive not recognized

    Hi Philip,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that the external hard drive is not recognized by the PC. I appreciate your efforts in trying to resolve the issue.
    It would be great if you can answer these questions to assist you in a better way.

    • Did you try connecting the Hardrive to different USB Port?
    • Does the Hardrive get detected if you try connecting it to a different PC?
    • Are you aware of any changes made to the computer recently?

    I suggest you refer and follow the steps mentioned in the KB article and check if that resolves the issueError:
    “USB Device not recognized” when you try to access a USB external hard drive


    Note: Ignore method 2 & 5 from the above article.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards,

    Zaki
     
    Zaki_j, Nov 29, 2020
    #4
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