Windows 10: External HDD not detected

Discus and support External HDD not detected in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; As I got the new Lenovo ideapad Miix 310, I tried to connect my 2.5inch Samsung M3 Portable to it, because I have some installation stuff on it. And... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by TuN, Mar 17, 2017.

  1. TUN
    TuN Win User

    External HDD not detected


    As I got the new Lenovo ideapad Miix 310, I tried to connect my 2.5inch Samsung M3 Portable to it, because I have some installation stuff on it. And while the HDD gets powered up and (usually) listed in Device Manager, it does not show in My Computer.
    It also doesn't show in diskpart or disk management.
    The HDD works normally in my other computer, and it always had.

    I've tried removing the driver for it in the device manager, but it didn't solve the issue. I also noticed that I can't even run diskpart sometimes, when the HDD is plugged in: ( cmd(run as admin) -> diskpart ), diskpart just seems to be stuck, but when I unplug the HDD, it starts immediately.

    What else is there to check?

    :)
     
    TuN, Mar 17, 2017
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  2. RUDIEVERT
    RudiEvert Win User

    My external HDD is not detected by my desktop after windows 10 update?

    My external HDD is not detected by my desktop after windows 10 update? I tested my HDD on other computers and its working fine.

    What is the cause of this problem and how do I fix this?

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    RudiEvert, Mar 17, 2017
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  3. SUBHAM_AGRAWAL
    Subham_Agrawal Win User
    Seagate External HDD not detected in Device Manager under Disk Drive on Windows 10

    I had windows 8 previously, upgraded it to 8.1 and then to 10. Now, I am unable to locate my HDD drive anywhere in the Explorer or the Disk Drive. I have attached a snapshot of my Disk Managment.

    USB is working properly as I am able to access my pen drives and all.

    HDD is working fine with other Laptops.

    Tried with the hardware troubleshooter as well.

    Looking forward for the help. Thanks !!!!
    External HDD not detected [​IMG]
     
    Subham_Agrawal, Mar 17, 2017
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  4. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    External HDD not detected

    Two things I've noticed about new computers and older USB devices: one is that older devices may not work well on USB 3.0 ports [usually okay on USB 2.0 ports] and the other is that tablet-like computers need an OTG/On The Go cables to get proper connections, my Dell Venue 8 is one of those.
     
    Berton, Mar 17, 2017
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  5. TUN
    TuN Win User
    Well it's a not an old external hdd at all, supports usb 3.0 afterall. Funny thing is that all the other usb sticks work normally. This is my HDD, and the laptop is for a friend, so he won't be using this one, but I hope his external HDD will work.
     
    TuN, Apr 5, 2018
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