Windows 10: why wont my computer recognise a new hard drive?

Discus and support why wont my computer recognise a new hard drive? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; my computer will not recognize a new hard drive which I installed. I have connected the internal cable to the new HD. Is there another cable which... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DrewLaurianti, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. DREWLAURIANTI
    DrewLaurianti Win User

    why wont my computer recognise a new hard drive?


    my computer will not recognize a new hard drive which I installed. I have connected the internal cable to the new HD. Is there another cable which should be connected?

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    DrewLaurianti, Feb 29, 2020
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  2. 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, Feb 29, 2020
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  3. LVR181
    lvr181 Win User
    Internal secondary hard drive not recognised

    After fitting SSD (C: drive) to my Win10 machine I connected the old hard drive as a secondary storage drive.

    Win10 does not "see" it!
    But Belarc Adviser "sees" the hard drive!

    How to force Win 10 to recognise the secondary drive? Simple steps please for a non-techie.

    Thanks.
     
    lvr181, Feb 29, 2020
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  4. JUDESMAN
    Judesman Win User

    why wont my computer recognise a new hard drive?

    Computer wont recognise F Drive


    I have been backing up to an F Drive on my computer but have now started backing up to an external hard drive. I deleted all the files from the F Drive and re- formatted the disk. Now if I want to send a folder or file to the F Drive this drive does not appear in "Send". Perhaps I should not have re- formatted but how can I get the computer to recognise my F Drive? Any help please?
     
    Judesman, Feb 29, 2020
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