Windows 10: External hard drive connected by USB port

Discus and support External hard drive connected by USB port in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have this external hard drive that has been designated as F and also a removable flash drive as E. Both use USB ports and have been working. Now... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by VickiSchmidt, May 28, 2020.

  1. VICKISCHMIDT
    VickiSchmidt Win User

    External hard drive connected by USB port


    I have this external hard drive that has been designated as F and also a removable flash drive as E. Both use USB ports and have been working. Now the computer sees neither after rebooting twice. Tried to switch the ports and drives also. Any suggestions?

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    VickiSchmidt, May 28, 2020
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  2. SVLINGAM
    SVLingam Win User

    My Seagate external hard drive is not detected when plugged in to USB port of my laptop using windows 10?

    Thanks for your response.

    I have tried all the steps provided, however in vain. The external hard drive is not identified at all in any of the the USB ports when connected. The USB ports identify other external Flash drives and devices. However this drive is detected in another laptop
    using Windows 7 OS. Please advise further.

    Regards
     
    SVLingam, May 28, 2020
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  3. PATMURPHY5
    PatMurphy5 Win User
    External Hard Drive

    I have a Sabrent external hard drive that is connect via USB port to my PC running Windows 10. I have tried adding device and it is not detected. I have changed USB ports with same results. It was supposed to be plug and play but no such luck. Suggestions????
    Thanks
     
    PatMurphy5, May 28, 2020
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    External hard drive connected by USB port

    External hard drive connection

    Windows does not recognise your external USB disk. I would do this:

    • Connect it to every USB port in turn.
    • Test every USB port with a flash disk ("Memory stick").
     
    Frederik Long, May 28, 2020
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