Windows 10: External HDD unable to read or write anything on it

I've recently bought a 2TB Toshiba Hard drive and i am unable to use it.Every time i try to save anything to it or open anything on it, my whole PC becomes unresponsive. Even if it is just plugged in it stop me from using programs on my PC until i unplug it again and everything goes back to normal.I have tried formatting it and i still have the same problem.It's acting like it is broken and i have no idea what the problem could be

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Slow HDD read and write speeds

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We will require a few more information from you to help you further with the issue. Please reply with the following details:

• In which device are you facing this issue?
  
• Are you using an external HDD or internal HDD?
  
• Are you getting the read and write speed issue on any particular application?
  

However, you can Disk Defragment on your computer to optimize the drive. To run Disk Defragment please follow the steps from the article

Defragment your Windows 10 PC.

Alternatively, you can check for the read and write speed of the HDD in task manager. Please follow the steps mentioned below to check the read and write speed of the hard drive:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc key together on the keyboard.
   
2. Click on Performance tab.
   
3. Click on Disk 0.
   
4. You will find the Read speed and
   Write speed at the bottom of the window.
   

Hope it helps.

Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Unable to read/write to External disk - Windows 10

Hi Everyone,

I am using Lenovo laptop with Windows 10. I am having 1 TB external drive and unable to read/write files to it. Please assist.

I tried multiple options like changing permissions, change owners, regedit etc

Regards,

Siva

 

External HDD writing speed slows down after safely removed

Hi everyone,

I just have a new external HDD (lacie rugged 5tb usb-c) and having a problem with its writing speed.

Case 1: laptop is already on. Plug in the external HDD in the usb-c port. Then I speed test with CrystalDiskMark, I got 130MB/s for reading and ~ 50MB/s for writing. The reading speed is good as the manufacturer declares.

Case 2: Restart the laptop with the external HDD plugged in. Then speed test. I got full speed for reading & writing which both are around 130 MB/s. Then I safely remove the HDD and plug in again. The speed then is similar to case 1.

My laptop uses Win10 with latest update. The external disk is formatted with exFat.

I did try reformat it but it doesn't help.

I tried with different cables; it doesn't help.

I tried speed test on Mac, I got good speed in any situation.

Hope someone knows the solution.

Thank you,