Windows 10: No access to external storage media

Discus and support No access to external storage media in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a custom-built PC with an AMD FX-6300, SSD, HDD, etc., running Windows 10 Pro X64 22H2. I can't access any external storage media, such as SATA... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Danny_K73, Aug 28, 2024.

  1. DANNY_K73
    Danny_K73 Win User

    No access to external storage media


    I have a custom-built PC with an AMD FX-6300, SSD, HDD, etc., running Windows 10 Pro X64 22H2. I can't access any external storage media, such as SATA HDDs, USB drives, SD cards, or USB HDDs. In Device Manager, the devices appear twice: once correctly under Disk Drives, and once under "Other Devices," all labeled as "Unknown device." When I check the details, it says "The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28" for all of them. I have tried the following: - Uninstalled the unknown devices, as well as the disk drives, disconnected them, and restarted the computer. - Uninstall

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    Danny_K73, Aug 28, 2024
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  2. XTSX
    xTSx Win User

    Error: Please Insert The External Storage Media And Press Ok

    My computer, HP 14-an013nr, said to do the Windows 10 update, but the storage was full so it suggested an external storage device... The problem is that now after using a usp drive and following the steps it is unable to reinstall the previous version. I've
    tried this multiple times and even when it says "Restoring the previous version of windows" it always comes back to the "error please insert the external storage media and press ok" message. I can no longer use the computer. It will do NOTHING. It won't restore
    the previous version of windows and only shows a black screen with the error message. Is there a way to save the thing or is it lost?
     
    xTSx, Aug 29, 2024
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  3. RUIZELL REY
    Ruizell Rey Win User
    Can't Access Either of My External Drives After 14393

    Hi Michael,

    To better assist you with your concern, I would like to ask if you're getting any error messages when accessing your external drives? If yes, can you provide us with the exact error message?

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest you to follow the steps below:

    • Go to Device Manager.
    • Click on USB Mass Storage.
    • Right click on your USB, and then click on Update Driver Software.
    • Once done, check if you can access your external drives.

    Regards.
     
    Ruizell Rey, Aug 29, 2024
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  4. TEJASSHARMA2
    TEJASSHARMA2 Win User

    No access to external storage media

    Please insert the external storage media and press ok

    These steps are not working I cant get into my window when the window icon appear than an error shows please insert external storage media and press ok
     
    TEJASSHARMA2, Aug 29, 2024
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