Windows 10: Can't connect an external drive to my Surface Pro

Discus and support Can't connect an external drive to my Surface Pro in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi - I have tried to follow the online support, uninstalling drivers etc but can't gain access into memory sticks or external drives through the USB... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Dazza595665, Nov 3, 2019.

  1. Can't connect an external drive to my Surface Pro


    Hi - I have tried to follow the online support, uninstalling drivers etc but can't gain access into memory sticks or external drives through the USB ports.

    I have open the device manager and can see my WD External drive and in Disk Management its there but it won't open.

    There are no MS updates outstanding either.

    Please can you advise what I should do?!

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Dazza595665, Nov 3, 2019
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  2. pavan26 Win User

    unable to detect external hard drive on surface pro

    i bought my new surafce pro and tried connect WD external hard drive to it , but my surface is not detecting it
     
    pavan26, Nov 3, 2019
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  3. Brink Win User
    Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Surface

    Source: Announcing availability of the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Surface
     
    Brink, Nov 3, 2019
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  4. Brink Win User

    Can't connect an external drive to my Surface Pro

    Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop


    Source: Announcing availability of the Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter for Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Surface
     
    Brink, Nov 3, 2019
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