Windows 10: WD My Cloud external drive

Discus and support WD My Cloud external drive in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; who do i install my WD My Cloud external drive to my new laptop?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by MikeColli, Nov 16, 2019.

  1. MIKECOLLI
    MikeColli Win User

    WD My Cloud external drive


    who do i install my WD My Cloud external drive to my new laptop?

    :)
     
    MikeColli, Nov 16, 2019
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  2. COBRASL
    cobrasl Win User

    External Hard Drive (WD Elements) is visible in PW but not in explorer


    followed steps..

    the partition displayed as below...


    WD My Cloud external drive [​IMG]


    as advised I selected "list".. and for a long time it was like this..


    WD My Cloud external drive [​IMG]
     
    cobrasl, Nov 16, 2019
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    WD Elements external drive

    Hi Edward,

    To assist you further, I would like to ask some questions:

    • Do you get any error message?
    • How are you connecting your External Drive to your computer?

    I suggest you to run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter by following the steps provided below:

    • Type “Troubleshooting” in search box and press Enter.
    • Click on “View all” on the top left pane.
    • Click on "Hardware and Devices" from the list and follow the prompts for troubleshooting.

    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 16, 2019
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  4. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User

    WD My Cloud external drive

    Windows 10 not finding WD passport external hard drive

    Hi Shirley,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the external drive is not detecting in Windows 10. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • Is the issue specific to the WD external drive or any other devices also?
    • Are you getting any error messages?
    • Did you try connecting it to any other devices and check what is the result?
    Please post us back with more information to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 16, 2019
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