Windows 10: Cannot open applications on my external hard drive.

Discus and support Cannot open applications on my external hard drive. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I'm trying to install photoshop from the install application on my external hard drive. And I kept getting a message stating, "Windows cannot access... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Connor Koetz, Apr 25, 2021.

  1. Cannot open applications on my external hard drive.


    I'm trying to install photoshop from the install application on my external hard drive. And I kept getting a message stating, "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permission to access this item." I've tried messing with the Permissions but nothing seems to work... Kind regards. Connor.

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    Connor Koetz, Apr 25, 2021
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  2. Remon Ont Win User

    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Apr 25, 2021
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  3. Seagate External Hard Drive

    Hi Barbara,

    Hardware failure or corruption within your system files are some of the possible reasons why you are experiencing an issue with accessing your external hard drive. For us to provide an accurate solution, we would need you to answer the following questions:

    • Which build, version and edition of Windows 10?
    • Are you experiencing the same issue when you are trying to access the external hard drive using another PC?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    In the meantime, we suggest running the automated troubleshooter for hardware. Follow these steps to do so:

    • Open the Control Panel.
    • Using the search box at the upper right corner of the window, type troubleshooting.
    • From the search results, click on Troubleshooting.
    • Click on Hardware and Sound and then choose Hardware and Devices.
    • Once done, restart your computer and then check if the same issue persists.

    We are looking forward to your response.
     
    Darleen Pen, Apr 25, 2021
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  4. LSPER Win User

    Cannot open applications on my external hard drive.

    External hard drive can't open

    External hard drive is listed in disc management as "raw". Is there a way to open or access it?
     
    LSPER, Apr 25, 2021
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