Windows 10: Why won't my computer recognize portable hdd?

I have an old HP desktop running W10. For some reason the CD/DVD writer won't burn discs or run files from a disc. All it does when I insert a disc is show the files on the disc and below that "files ready to burn". Also, my desktop has 8 USB slots that recognize my mouse and keyboard but nothing else.I ran the troubleshooter but after about 10 minutes of "resolving issues" and no action, I cancelled it.Is there any way to fix my computer so the CD/DVD writer and all USBs will work again?Thank you

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Portable HDD full but isn`t..

Hi Graham,

In most cases, this may already point to a hardware issue. We suggest doing the following to properly isolate this:

• Connect your portable HDD to a different port.
• Connect your portable HDD to a different PC.
• Connect other storage devices.

If you find that other storage devices work properly and your portable HDD still encounters an error with other computers, then this is already a hardware issue and you'll need to get in touch with the device manufacturer for assistance and troubleshooting.

Feel free to post back if you need more help.

 

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Portable HDD not recognized

I have 2 WD portable HDD's that are not recognized by W10.

I plug them into an external Tripp-Lite USB 3.0 that I added as my PC is old and only has USB 2.0

I have never had an issue like this. I used both of these 2Tb portable HDD's for a couple years with zero problems. Since I upgraded to W10 I cannot plug either of these into the 3.0 USB port and have them recognized. I just plugged a thumb drive into the port and there was no problems.

Even rebooting doesnt help. I get a popup in the lower right corner of my PC indicating that "the last attempt at reading a USB drive failed (or some such) if this continues you might need to replace the unit. The units work fine with other Windows machines, just not mine since I upgraded to W10

Help!