Windows 10: I can not find my WD external hard drive on my newest computer to download?

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  1. ANNEFOX1
    AnneFox1 Win User

    I can not find my WD external hard drive on my newest computer to download?


    Can not find my WD external HD to download

    :)
     
    AnneFox1, Nov 30, 2018
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  2. COBRASL
    cobrasl Win User

    External Hard Drive (WD Elements) is visible in PW but not in explorer


    followed steps..

    the partition displayed as below...


    I can not find my WD external hard drive on my newest computer to download? [​IMG]


    as advised I selected "list".. and for a long time it was like this..


    I can not find my WD external hard drive on my newest computer to download? [​IMG]
     
    cobrasl, Nov 30, 2018
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    Windows 10 not finding WD passport external hard drive

    Hi Shirley,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the external drive is not detecting in Windows 10. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • Is the issue specific to the WD external drive or any other devices also?
    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • Did you try connecting it to any other devices and check what is the result?
    Please post us back with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 30, 2018
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  4. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    I can not find my WD external hard drive on my newest computer to download?

    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, Nov 30, 2018
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