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  1. PSEUDOSCOPIC
    pseudoscopic Win User

    Microsoft Updates are eating up my hard drive how can I clear them out without damaging...


    Microsoft Updates are eating up my hard drive how can I clear them out without damaging anything?

    :)
     
    pseudoscopic, Feb 16, 2019
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  2. GEETHU B
    Geethu B Win User

    Portable hard drive and windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with connecting
    portable hard drive in Windows 10.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.


    • Is the hard drive getting detected on the computer?

    • Do you face any issue while using other USB devices?
    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

    1. Missing Windows Update.

    2. USB port is damaged.

    3. Damaged hardware.

    Try the steps listed here:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to run hardware troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    a) Press Windows Key.

    b) Type Troubleshooting in the search box and hit
    Enter.

    c) Click on Hardware and sound.

    d) Click on Hardware and device and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, I suggest you to install all the available Windows Updates and also latest chipset driver from the computer manufacturer website. You may also try connecting the hard drive to a different USB port.

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Feb 16, 2019
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  3. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User
    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Feb 16, 2019
    #3
  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Microsoft Updates are eating up my hard drive how can I clear them out without damaging...

    little cat, Feb 16, 2019
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