Windows 10: HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer

Discus and support HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My laptop detects my HDD external had drive, but cannot open it. When I try to, File Explorer crasher and a small window opens that reads: "F:\ is not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Aris Nikou, Apr 16, 2025.

  1. ARIS NIKOU
    Aris Nikou Win User

    HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer


    My laptop detects my HDD external had drive, but cannot open it. When I try to, File Explorer crasher and a small window opens that reads: "F:\ is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect". I have tried different cables and different computers and it says the same thing.

    :)
     
    Aris Nikou, Apr 16, 2025
    #1
Thema:

HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer

Loading...

  1. HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer - Similar Threads - HDD Detected can't

  2. HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    HDD Detected but can't be opened by File Explorer: My laptop detects my HDD external had drive, but cannot open it. When I try to, File Explorer crasher and a small window opens that reads: "F:\ is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect". I have tried different cables and different computers and it says the same thing....

  3. Can't open file explorer

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Can't open file explorer: Everytime I open file explorer my screen glitches, goes black and then comes back up without opening said file explorer https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-open-file-explorer/2b7104cf-bc94-46f1-a586-58c25431138f

  4. Can't open file explorer

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Can't open file explorer: Everytime I open file explorer my screen glitches, goes black and then comes back up without opening said file explorer https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/cant-open-file-explorer/2b7104cf-bc94-46f1-a586-58c25431138f

  5. Can't open the file explorer

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Can't open the file explorer: Anything related to file explorer doesn't work. For an example I can't save any files through Chrome or VS Code. When I try to save it automatically shuts down the program. When I click the "My PC" or File Explorer the screen goes black and comes again. But it works normal in...

  6. Can't open the file explorer

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Can't open the file explorer: Anything related to file explorer doesn't work. For an example I can't save any files through Chrome or VS Code. When I try to save it automatically shuts down the program. When I click the "My PC" or File Explorer the screen goes black and comes again. But it works normal in...

  7. Can't open the file explorer

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't open the file explorer: Anything related to file explorer doesn't work. For an example I can't save any files through Chrome or VS Code. When I try to save it automatically shuts down the program. When I click the "My PC" or File Explorer the screen goes black and comes again. But it works normal in...

  8. My HDD and SSD are detected but not functional. They can't be accessed in the file explorer

    in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware
    My HDD and SSD are detected but not functional. They can't be accessed in the file explorer: My recently had problems which, I think, stemmed from my internal hard drive being corrupted. So I reset my PC by doing a custom windows installation. It now works, but now my HDD cannot be detected. Additionally, I bought a new SSD but that also cannot be detected. The...

  9. Can't open file explorer

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Can't open file explorer: I have tried all methods on the Microsoft site but they did not work, are there any other methods? submitted by /u/That_British_Kid1509 [link] [comments] https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/e0zvwt/cant_open_file_explorer/

  10. Can't open files over a network HDD

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't open files over a network HDD: Hi all! First of all I want to tell you that I have decidet to ask for your help after days of trying to solve this problem reading on forums and watching videos trying to find a solution for it. Maybe someone here will figure what's happening cause I have no solution for...