Windows 10: External Hard Drive recognised on Windows 7 not on Windows 10

Discus and support External Hard Drive recognised on Windows 7 not on Windows 10 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, Just plugged in my Toshiba external Hard Drive to receive an error " Unknown USB Device (Invalid Configuration Descriptor)" I cannot format the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GavNorton, May 2, 2019.

  1. GavNorton Win User

    External Hard Drive recognised on Windows 7 not on Windows 10


    Hi,


    Just plugged in my Toshiba external Hard Drive to receive an error " Unknown USB Device (Invalid Configuration Descriptor)"


    I cannot format the Drive, as I will lose all my data, why does this not work with Windows 10, or how do I resolve this issue and get it working.... very frustrating!


    Gav

    :)
     
    GavNorton, May 2, 2019
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  2. Lilmarl Win User

    External hard drive not recognised by Windows 10

    External hard drive not recognised by Windows 10
     
    Lilmarl, May 2, 2019
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  3. 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, May 2, 2019
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  4. External Hard Drive recognised on Windows 7 not on Windows 10

    external hard drive not recognised by windows 10

    does anyone have a solution to the external hard drive not recognised by windows 10 problem
     
    DimosthenisV, May 2, 2019
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