Windows 10: WD Passport not visible in Windows 11

I recently replaced my Dell laptop with a HP laptop with Windows 11. The Dell was running Windows 8 or 10. I cannot find WD Passport listed in file explorer. What happened to it? I cannot access any of my files stored on it through applications or stand alone.

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A driver for WD passport compatible with windows 10

Hi Donna,



Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for posting your query.



Let’s try installing the WD passport driver in compatibility mode and check if this helps. I suggest you to install the drivers supplied by the manufacturer any disc or USB which came along with the WD passport drive.

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  Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select Properties.
  
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  Select Compatibility tab.
  
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  Check Run this program in Compatibility mode.
  
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  Let the driver install and then check the functionality.
  

You can also visit the below link and try updating the driver and check.

http://www.wdc.com/en/



If the issue still persist, I recommend you to contact WD passport team for further assistance.

http://support.wdc.com/?lang=en



Hope this helps. Keep posting us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

Can't access files restored from wd passport

I have looked at the numerous inquiries on this subject. Most are old and the suggestions do not coincide with the menu selections. So, I will try this.

• New computer HP pavillion
• Windows 10
• Backup files stored on wd passport
• restored the files to the new pc
• can't view, access,
• message that I don't have permission
• tried to change permission
• did not work

 

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