Windows 10: copying from one external hard drive to another

Discus and support copying from one external hard drive to another in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am trying to copy a large folder of photo files from one external hard drive to another in Windows 10. I used a drag and drop command and the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JohnKeator, Dec 11, 2021.

  1. JOHNKEATOR
    JohnKeator Win User

    copying from one external hard drive to another


    I am trying to copy a large folder of photo files from one external hard drive to another in Windows 10. I used a drag and drop command and the resulting window showed progress as I could see the names of individual photo files showing briefly. After the copy process completed, all looked well but when I clicked on the new folder in the copy to hard drive it showed up as an empty folder with zero bytes. Yet when I clicked on the external hard drive properties it showed it was filled with the same number of bytes as the copied from hard drive. How can I copy from one external hard drive to a

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    JohnKeator, Dec 11, 2021
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  2. REMON ONT
    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, Dec 11, 2021
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  3. TWYNOG
    twynog Win User
    External hard drive not recognised

    Thanks for this. I've done what you suggested and been through all the steps mentioned in the article. The hard drive works fine on a Mac computer, and I've managed to copy the information on it. It must be a Surface issue so I'll try to get a chat line tomorrow.
     
    twynog, Dec 11, 2021
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  4. JENNIFER CHA
    Jennifer Cha Win User

    copying from one external hard drive to another

    External Hard Drive

    To address your concern, here are the troubleshooting steps that you can try. Follow the steps below:

    Uninstall and reinstall the external hard drive program.

    • In the Settings app, go to System.
    • Go to Apps & features and locate the external hard drive program.
    • Uninstall the program and go to the manufacturer's website to reinstall the updated version.
    Uninstall and reinstall the Paragon driver software.

    • Following the same steps mentioned above, locate the software in Apps & features
      and uninstall it.
    • After uninstalling the software, go to the manufacturer's website to reinstall it.
    To further isolate your concern, we'd also like to verify if the OneDrive app is enabled on your PC.

    You can hit us back for additional help.

    Kind regards.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Dec 11, 2021
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