Windows 10: Recover External USB drive

Discus and support Recover External USB drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I ran MediaCreationTool1903.exe (Windows 10 installation media) and accidently selected a 5TB USB drive with name "MyBook" instead a USB flash drive.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by johnes39, Sep 27, 2019.

  1. JOHNES39
    johnes39 Win User

    Recover External USB drive


    I ran MediaCreationTool1903.exe (Windows 10 installation media) and accidently selected a 5TB USB drive with name "MyBook" instead a USB flash drive.

    Now the 5TB USB drive is no longer a 5TB drive but a 31.9GB drive with a name "ESD-USB".

    Is there any way to restore that drive to a usable backup drive?

    Thanks...

    :)
     
    johnes39, Sep 27, 2019
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  2. FERDZ AMP
    Ferdz Amp Win User

    Toshiba External USB drives not showing in Explorer or Disk Management Plug-in

    Thank you for the update.

    Looks like your system is unable to detect your external hard drive. Let's see if scanning for new hardware will fix the issue. Follow these steps:

    • Press the Windows key to launch the Start menu.
    • Type in Device Manager and press Enter.
    • Under Device Manager, select Action tab > Scan for hardware changes.
    • Wait for your system to install the generic driver for your device and follow the on-screen instructions.

    If the issue still persists, we suggest that you perform the following recommendations below:

    • Plug in your external USB drives to other USB device port of your system.
    • Use other USB cables for your external device to connect to your system.

    Keep us updated and we will be glad to assist you further.
     
    Ferdz Amp, Sep 27, 2019
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  3. TWYNOG
    twynog Win User
    External hard drive not recognised

    Thanks for this. I've done what you suggested and been through all the steps mentioned in the article. The hard drive works fine on a Mac computer, and I've managed to copy the information on it. It must be a Surface issue so I'll try to get a chat line tomorrow.
     
    twynog, Sep 27, 2019
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  4. LAZZER408
    Lazzer408 Win User

    Recover External USB drive

    help. USB drive isn't assigned a drive letter.

    Any usb flash drive I plug into my computer isn't assigned a drive letter. The physical drive shows in the "safely remove hardware" but it doesnt show up in disk management. I have tried to populate the volume thru the safely remove hardware properties window and it does pop up in the list but it doesn't stay there. This isn't a format or assign a letter problem. It's more complicated then that. Maybe one of the services needed for usb drive management was disabled? Suggestions needed. btw external usb harddrives work fine.
     
    Lazzer408, Sep 27, 2019
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