Windows 10: Second hard drive not recognized

Discus and support Second hard drive not recognized in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I bought an additional used 2.5" HDD (1TB Toshiba MQ02ABF100) for my desktop which has an ASUS Motherboard ROG Strix B350-I Gaming. Since I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by robocop, Apr 19, 2020.

  1. ROBOCOP
    robocop Win User

    Second hard drive not recognized


    Hi,

    I bought an additional used 2.5" HDD (1TB Toshiba MQ02ABF100) for my desktop which has an ASUS Motherboard ROG Strix B350-I Gaming.

    Since I already had an external 2.5" drive (512gb Western Digital WD5000BEVT) in a USB caddy, before installing the 1TB in my desktop, I switched the 1TB for the 512gb HDD to test it. Windows did not recogize the 1TB HDD.
    While considering why the 1TB drive did not work, I realised that the old 512gb HDD is a very old SATA II (2009!), and that the 1TB HDD is SATA III.

    I then installed the 1TB drive in the desktop, trying 2 different power cables/ 2 different SATA III cables and 2 different SATA III slots. Windows doesn't recognise it.

    I'm now wondering, could I have damaged the 1TB drive by placing it in the USB caddy which evidentally works with SATA II not SATA III? I bought it off ebay and the seller seemed decent.

    Thank you
    Matt

    :)
     
    robocop, Apr 19, 2020
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  2. GERARD QUI
    Gerard Qui Win User

    second hard drive

    Hi,

    Based on the screenshot that you've provided, it seems that the second hard drive is not recognized by your computer. For us to resolve the issue, we recommend that you run the troubleshooter for hardware and devices. Follow these steps on how to run the
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter:

    • On Cortana search, type troubleshooting.
    • Select Troubleshooting from the list.
    • Click View all at the left pane of the window.
    • Select Hardware and Devices.
    • Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concern.
     
    Gerard Qui, Apr 19, 2020
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  3. NATHANIEL MON
    Nathaniel Mon Win User
    Windows 10 does not recognize my second hard drive

    Hi,

    We suggest that you check the resolution provided by Nyima Yonten on this
    link     to fix this problem with the unrecognized second hard drive in Windows 10.

    Keep us posted.
     
    Nathaniel Mon, Apr 19, 2020
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  4. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    Second hard drive not recognized

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Apr 19, 2020
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