Windows 10: Problem opening vide files from external hard drive shared via FTP network

Hello, I was wondering if you have any solutions on how to open video files from an external drive shared through a router without downloading it? Our WiFi router TP-link AC 1200 have an USB port where we can put external hard drive to it, and can share the files in the network. Every tablet and phone can play the videos without downloading the files before playing it, but in windows i simply can't open them, i just only can download the files first, and after that i can open them.At "This PC" i added a network location which is "ftp://192.168.0.1/sda1". With windows file explorer i can brow

:)

 

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.

 

cannot open files on network shared drive

I have used a small handful of applications that just won't open a \\host\share\file.ext

Annoying, but there may be a workaround, try mapping the share to a drive letter:

In Explorer, Tools > Map network drive...





Then choose an unused drive letter, and the shared folder.





This will work for most programs as it'll see K:\kitchen.kit

 

Problem accessing external hard drive over network

Hi,

In regards to your concern, we need to isolate the main issue if it's a problem with your external hard drive or with your PC.

We suggest that you follow the steps below and see if it helps:

Step 1: File Signature Verification Tool.

This tool help maintain the integrity of your Windows operating system by checking if there are any unsigned drivers in your operating system.

• Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
• Type sigverif.exe and press enter.
• Check if you see a list of unsigned drivers.

Step 2: Scan for hardware changes.

• Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
• Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
• Expand computer and highlight the extension.
• There will be an icon to scan for hardware changes right below
  help.
• Check if the external hard drive is working.

Step 3: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

• Press the Windows + X, and click on Search.
• Type troubleshooting and select Troubleshooting.
• Click on Hardware and Sound and select
  Hardware and Devices.
• Click on Next to run the troubleshooter.

Hope the above information helps.

Thank you.