Windows 10: Can I use NAS drives on my desktop?

Hey guys,

I'm running out of room on my NAS so I'm upgrading the drives to bigger ones. For the NAS drives that I replace, can I used them in a computer desktop? I want to combine all the NAS drives in an old computer and then use the computer as a movie server which everyone in the family can access.

So, can I use NAS drives for desktop computers or does desktop computers need dedicated desktop hard drives?

(By the way, I don't want to lose these copies of movies.)

:)

 

Windows 10 & NAS Box

Hi Peter,

A few possible reasons can cause this issue. To help us identify the cause of this problem, we would like to know the following information:

• How is your NAS box connected to your computer? (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or USB)
• Are you using a program provided by the manufacturer of your NAS box to access it?
• Do you receive any error messages when accessing your NAS box? If yes, what is the exact error message?
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you perform the solution provided by omiklik (Most Helpful Reply)
in the following thread: Unable to see NAS drive on Network - Win 10 PC.

Keep us updated on the status of the issue, and we will be glad to assist you further.

 

+80TB NAS

Yea, I'm really late to this party, but what about a desktop NAS?

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822107342

It lists a max capacity of 64 TB, but then goes on with this:

 

Looking for NAS solution for existing USB hard drives

I use 2 Ethernet-connected 2TB WDC drives. My Router also has 2 USB ports on it but being a few years old they are USB 2.0. The adapters/enclosures at the bottom of this page would be my choice, available for either 2.5" Notebook drives or 3.5" Desktop drives:
https://www.cyberguys.com/product-li...categoryid=381