Windows 10: Windows can't access external hdd

Discus and support Windows can't access external hdd in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello So I use a western digital my passport external hdd and windows 10. Previously its been a bit finicky, I assumed its been the cable. Typically... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ScotsScots, Sep 7, 2020.

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    /u/ScotsScots Win User

    Windows can't access external hdd


    Hello

    So I use a western digital my passport external hdd and windows 10. Previously its been a bit finicky, I assumed its been the cable. Typically it works fine and I store all my media on it.

    Yesterday I plugged it into my Samsung Q60T TV for the first time, hoping to play the media on the hdd on the TV. It worked perfectly. But when I plug it into my laptop again, Windows can't access the drive, access is denied (see error below). I've tried resetting the permissions, and assigning myself permission to use it. It still fails to explore the drive in Windows.

    It still works with the TV. It also works fine with a Linux Os booted from USB. So it seems the problem is specific to Windows. Any suggestions?

    https://www.easeus.com/data-recovery/location-is-not-available.html

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    /u/ScotsScots, Sep 7, 2020
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  2. PETERNOSMAS
    Peternosmas Win User

    No access to external HDD

    Just over a week ago I posted the below problem of inability to access my external HDD. I had one response from someone who asked me to send a mailshot of my Disk Management. This failed on my first attempt but was successful on the second. Despite
    sending him/her a reminder I have heard nothing further. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SEND A POSSIBLE SOLUTION AS I CANNOT DO ANY BACKUPS!

    I have Windows 10 Pro Version 1903 and use Macrium Reflect for my scheduled backups

    to an external HDD housed in a caddy. Recently the backups have failed four times

    due to an error "the semaphore timeout period has expired". Despite trying various

    suggestions to fix from Google - no luck! Now I have no access to my external HDD

    as the drive cannot be seen in ‎File Explorer. Your help for a fix will be greatly

    appreciated.
     
    Peternosmas, Sep 7, 2020
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  3. PETERNOSMAS
    Peternosmas Win User
    Unable to access external HDD

    I have Windows 10 Pro Version 1903 and use Macrium Reflect for my scheduled backups

    to an external HDD housed in a caddy. Recently the backups have failed four times

    due to an error "the semaphore timeout period has expired". Despite trying various

    suggestions to fix from Google - no luck! Now I have no access to my external HDD

    as the drive cannot be seen in ‎File Explorer. Your help for a fix will be greatly

    appreciated. Regards
     
    Peternosmas, Sep 7, 2020
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  4. DERMY
    dermy Win User

    Windows can't access external hdd

    External HDDs

    Hi i had a seagate freeagent (external) which stopped working so i bought another enclosure and the hdd kept disconnecting/reconnecting in windows 8.1, so i boht another enclosure and also the same thing. Iv tried a different hdd and all hdds work perfectly when plugged directly into sata ports on the board, are there any other steps i can try or do you think iv just been unlucky with enclosures?
     
    dermy, Sep 7, 2020
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