Windows 10: My hard drive light continuously flashes as if it's searching

Discus and support My hard drive light continuously flashes as if it's searching in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; hard drive light flashes continuously like it's searching for something... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by franksoudek, Jul 18, 2019.

  1. FRANKSOUDEK
    franksoudek Win User

    My hard drive light continuously flashes as if it's searching


    hard drive light flashes continuously like it's searching for something

    :)
     
    franksoudek, Jul 18, 2019
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  2. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    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, Jul 18, 2019
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  3. COMPILER7
    compiler7 Win User
    flash drive -- no light

    I bought a new Sandisk Cruzer 64 gb flash drive. But the little light on it does not work (in any USB port on any computer). When I google this, all the articles talk about a failed flash drive. But the drive works perfectly. All my computers recognize
    the drive and files move smoothly between these devices. Any ideas how to get the little flash drive light working?

    Mel
     
    compiler7, Jul 18, 2019
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  4. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    My hard drive light continuously flashes as if it's searching

    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, Jul 18, 2019
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