Windows 10: Drive Not Accessible

Discus and support Drive Not Accessible in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,My child's computer died. We removed the hard drive and are attempting to access it from another computer via USB. It is an SSD. However, we keep... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Gerry Lopez1, May 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM.

  1. Drive Not Accessible


    Hello,My child's computer died. We removed the hard drive and are attempting to access it from another computer via USB. It is an SSD. However, we keep getting Drive Not Accessible, Incorrect Function on the drive, though it does show up as connected. I've tried to update the drivers, but apparently they are the latest drivers. I've tried a couple of different data recovery software but they don't even see the drive. Other sites have recommended re-initializing the drive, but I do not see that as an option anywhere. What can I do to get the data from this disk?

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  2. DTG1 Win User

    Cannot access shared network drive


    Personally, I wouldnt use Everyone. If anyone hacks into you, they have full access to everything and can demolish everything on your raid. I would rather set up accounts and access separately for each person. That way, I know who did all that damage. In the end with a little extra work, I feel more secure by using Authenticated Users.


    If this helps.
    step 1 create non-microsoft account and without email and address without admin rights
    step 2 share a drive or folder to specific user account (if Everyone is listed, remove it)
    step 3 set security > add Authenticated Users (if more than 1 account) or add specific users
    step 3a remove Everyone from list
    step 3b uncheck full control and write for all items listed except SYSTEM and Admin account.
    step 4 right click Start > Computer Management > System Tools > Shared Folders > Shares ... to verify settings and change anything else. You can also see the number of connections to each share here.
     
  3. Paolo Mag Win User
    Unable to access Drives

    Hi Suneel,

    One of the reasons why you're unable to access your hard disk or an external hard drive is that these drives have been corrupted. For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

    • Are you trying to access external hard drives or just partitioned drives on your PC?
    • Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

    Just to make sure, kindly verify if your hard drive is reflected in your Device Manager. Kindly follow the steps listed below to check it:

    • Press the Start button.
    • Type Device Manager.
    • Under Disk drives, kindly check if there's an error on the hard drive listed.

    We'll be waiting for your reply.
     
  4. Drive Not Accessible

    Can't Access Either of My External Drives After 14393

    Hi Michael,

    To better assist you with your concern, I would like to ask if you're getting any error messages when accessing your external drives? If yes, can you provide us with the exact error message?

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest you to follow the steps below:

    • Go to Device Manager.
    • Click on USB Mass Storage.
    • Right click on your USB, and then click on Update Driver Software.
    • Once done, check if you can access your external drives.

    Regards.
     
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