Windows 10: External SSD Not Detected On Computer

This morning I discovered that my external ssd drive is not showing up on file explorer. It shows up on the taskbar to be ejected, but that is all. I have tried it in other USB ports an another computer. It is nor recognized using dskmgmt.msc. I have tried restarting the computer and even tried a hard shutdown and restart. It worked until this morning and formatting it is not an option. I would appreciate any suggestions.

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External SSD not detecting in the boot menu

External SSD not getting recognized in the boot menu by Windows 11 laptop



I recently purchased a gaming laptop, Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 for programming and running Linux.

I had previously setup an internal SSD (with a case) with ubuntu and wanted to use it with this device. But it is not getting recognized in the boot menu.

The laptop came pre-installed with Win11. The external SSD is from GigaByte and is working fine when viewed from another laptop and from live ubuntu. I have tried updating the boot version.

What can I do? Could it be the problem with Win 11 because the other laptop had Win10 and that was working well?

I want the SSD to be recognized in the boot menu, so I can run ubuntu.

What can I do? Could it be the problem with Win 11 because the other laptop had Win10 and that was working well? I want the SSD to be recognized in the boot menu, so I can run ubuntu.


WHAT I HAVE TRIED TILL NOW:

• The external SSD is working fine when run on another laptop.
  
• I have tried updating the bios version, but it is for Win10 and doesn't work with Win11.
  
• I tried using live ubuntu on this laptop, and all the partitions are getting detected there correctly.
  
• I have tried updating the boot version, thinking that it must be the problem. But the latest version on Lenovo's site is for Win10.
  
• I tried googling to upgrade the SSD, but found out I didn't have to. Cause this is a software issue.
  
• I tried updating to eh latest BIOS using Lenovo's site
  

 

Fall Creators update installed, secondary SSD not detected

Hi,

There are different factors that can contribute as to why an SSD that you have is not being detected on your computer. This could be due to device drivers that need to be updated or system files that got corrupted. For us to resolve your concern, kindly
answer the questions below:

• Were there any other changes made on your computer prior to the issue occurring?
• Is the SSD drive that you have an internal or external one?
• Have you already check in disk management of the SSD drive is being detected?
• What is the build number of the Windows 10 Fall Creators version that is installed on your computer?

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

usb external harddrive is not detected

Hi,



Thank you for replying.

• Have you allocated drive letter for the external drive?
• Do you get any prompt when you connect the external drive to your PC?
• Is the external device getting detected under disk manager?

You will be able to view the contents of drives if you have allocated a drive name/letter. If you do not allocate a name/letter and if you try to view it on the PC, it will not be visible.



Connect the external device to the PC and follow the steps below to check if the external drive is getting detected:

• Open Run command by pressing Windows Key + R, type
  diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.
• Check if the external device is detected in this window.
• If the device is detected as unallocated, right click on the external drive and select
  New Simple Volume option. Follow the onscreen instructions where-in, in one of the page you will be asked to select a drive letter.
• Assign a drive letter and check if you are able to access the contents of the drive.

Write back to us with the answers to the above questions and status of the issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.