Windows 10: Laptop won't recognize IDE drive connected through USB adapter

I'm trying to recover pictures and files from an old PC drive.
Maxtor model number 4D080H4
Maxtor D540X-4D 5400 RPM
80GB Ultra ATA / 100

Bought a Unitek Y-3324 - USB 3.0 to IDE+SATA Adapter to connect it to my laptop, but the D: and E: drives that show up on Explorer don't connect. The drive sounds fine, but it bogs Explorer down (not responding sometimes) and then I get this error.

WinVer 1909 OS build 18363.1379

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LS120 in Windows 10 on An External IDE/USB Adapter

The drive attaches to an IDE-to-USB adapter, which connects to the PC using a USB cable attached to the adapter, so there's no way to try connecting using another cable. When I plug it in, Windows recognizes there's a drive connected to a USB port, but
it doesn't see the media inserted in the drive.

 

usb drive not recognized

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you get an error, ‘USB device not recognized’ when connecting a USB drive. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

• May I know the update that was installed? To check go to
  Start >> Settings >> Update & Security >> Windows Update >> View update history.
  
• Does the issue occur with only one USB drive?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? Refer
  Which version of Windows operating system am I running?
  

I would suggest you to try plugging the USB to a different USB port and check if that helps. You can also try connecting the USB to a different computer and check.



Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article
Error: “USB Device not recognized" when you try to access
a USB external hard drive except Method 1 & 2 and see if that makes any difference.



Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

computer not recognizing usb drive

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are unable to use USB drive on your computer. I’ll certainly assist you with this.



However, please let us know:

• Do you receive any error when connecting a USB drive?
  
• Does this issue occur only with one particular USB or with all the USB drives?
  
• Are you aware of any changes made to the computer prior to this issue?
  
• Which build version of Windows 10 is installed on the computer? To check type
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  
• What is the make and model of the computer?
  

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article

Error: “USB Device not recognized” except for Method 1 and 2.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator