Windows 10: Why my External Hard Drives could not be detected?

Discus and support Why my External Hard Drives could not be detected? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I checked Device Manager and found that my hard drive has been disabled by Windows, I tried to enable it but Windows immediately disabled it again.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Andrew Frediksen, Nov 23, 2022.

  1. ANDREW FREDIKSEN
    Andrew Frediksen Win User

    Why my External Hard Drives could not be detected?


    I checked Device Manager and found that my hard drive has been disabled by Windows, I tried to enable it but Windows immediately disabled it again. Please help, anyone?* Moved from Community Center

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    Andrew Frediksen, Nov 23, 2022
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  2. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    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.
     
    Remon Ont, Nov 23, 2022
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  3. SVLINGAM
    SVLingam Win User
    My Seagate external hard drive is not detected when plugged in to USB port of my laptop using windows 10?

    Thanks for your response.

    I have tried all the steps provided, however in vain. The external hard drive is not identified at all in any of the the USB ports when connected. The USB ports identify other external Flash drives and devices. However this drive is detected in another laptop
    using Windows 7 OS. Please advise further.

    Regards
     
    SVLingam, Nov 23, 2022
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  4. TWYNOG
    twynog Win User

    Why my External Hard Drives could not be detected?

    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, Nov 23, 2022
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