Windows 10: Access data files from bootable drive in external enclosure

How do I access Word documents on a bootable drive in an external drive enclosure? I'm using both win7 and win10.
Jim

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Hard Drive Enclosure

Hi Comeback, you should be able to access those files if you put that hard drive into an external enclosure . . .

When you connect that drive, does Windows actually see the drive - can you see it in File Explorer?

Open Disc Management (accessible by right clicking your Start Button

Do you see that drive listed there?

 

Cannot Access files on a bootable external hard drive win10

I have two bootable hard drives, both running win10, and would like to transfer documents from one to the other.

The second drive is in an external hard drive enclosure. I cannot see the second drive in File Explorer or other file managers, but it is seen using EraseUs Partition Manager, or Open Devices and Printers in the system Tray where I can eject drives. Is
there an approach where I can see both drives?

Jim

 

External detected but can't access

This is usually a good troubleshooting option for retrieving data from external drives that are out of warranty.
However, My Passport series are external drives incorporating a hardware encryption. Getting the drive out of the enclosure will make it impossible to access or use! That's why the best thing you can do is to try resolving the issue with the drive in the enclosure. Only if nothing works, the next best thing to do is contact a data recovery company or directly our tech support for further instructions.
Otherwise, it is true! External drives without a hardware encryption can be easily accessed without the enclosure, just by using a SATA cable as @Aquinus suggested.
Unfortunately, in your case this is not a good option, especially because it will void your warranty. Sorry. *Frown