Windows 10: Windows 10 does not recognise an external drive for backup purposes (file history)
Discus and support Windows 10 does not recognise an external drive for backup purposes (file history) in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I've just bought a new laptop with an internal SSD and an external 1Tb HDD. Windows 10 does reflect the HDD in File Explorer, and the drive can be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by GarySmithinSA, Aug 24, 2018.
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