Windows 10: Playing music from external hard drive on computer

Discus and support Playing music from external hard drive on computer in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I copied all my music to an external Toshiba hard drive. When trying to play the songs get WMP message that says "WMP cannot find file...". All music... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Brandy221, Jan 24, 2019.

  1. BRANDY221
    Brandy221 Win User

    Playing music from external hard drive on computer


    I copied all my music to an external Toshiba hard drive. When trying to play the songs get WMP message that says "WMP cannot find file...". All music is still in WMP and can play from there but not from external drive. How can this be fixed?

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    Brandy221, Jan 24, 2019
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  2. BRANDY221
    Brandy221 Win User

    Playing music from external hard drive on computer

    I copied all my music to an external Toshiba hard drive. When trying to play the songs get WMP message that says "WMP cannot find file...". All music is still in WMP and can play from there but not from external drive. How can this be fixed?
     
    Brandy221, Dec 16, 2019
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  3. VARIO1251
    Vario1251 Win User
    Playing music from external hard drive on computer

     
    Vario1251, Dec 16, 2019
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  4. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    Playing music from external hard drive on computer

    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, Dec 16, 2019
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