Windows 10: Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter, external hard drive.

I recently installed Windows 10 on a 2TB external hard drive, but when I tried to connect to Wi-Fi, I found out that there was no network driver. When I try to troubleshoot it says "Windows could not find a driver for your network adapter." On the Network Controller Properties it says that no drivers are installed Code 28. And I can't install anything because it will not connect. Now I know that it is most likely confused a little, because I am doing this with a 2015 macbook pro, but when I use bootcamp it works just fine so why not with the external hard drive? It is using the other compone

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unrecognised external hard drive on Windows 10

Since you already reinstalled the drivers of the External Hard Drive, let's run the
Hardware and Devices troubleshooter as it can resolve your concern. You can do that by following these steps:

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  Press the Start button.
  
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  Type and select Troubleshooting.
  
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  Click on View all on the left panel.
  
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  Select and run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.
  

If the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter doesn’t resolve your concern, we suggest that you change the letter of the External Hard Drive. You can do that by following these steps:

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  Press the Start button.
  
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  Type and select Control panel.
  
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  Select System and Security.
  
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  Select Administrative Tools, and a new window will appear.
  
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  Double-click Computer Management, and a new window will appear.
  
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  Select Disk Management that is located under
  Storage in the left pane.
  
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  Right click on the External Hard Drive that is not showing on the File Explorer.
  
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  Select Change letter and network path, and a new window will appear.
  
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  Select Change, and choose the letter that you want for the External Hard Drive.
  

After changing the letter of the External Hard Drive, we suggest that you reboot your laptop for the changes to take effect.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards.

 

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.

 

Problem accessing external hard drive over network

Hi,

In regards to your concern, we need to isolate the main issue if it's a problem with your external hard drive or with your PC.

We suggest that you follow the steps below and see if it helps:

Step 1: File Signature Verification Tool.

This tool help maintain the integrity of your Windows operating system by checking if there are any unsigned drivers in your operating system.

• Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
• Type sigverif.exe and press enter.
• Check if you see a list of unsigned drivers.

Step 2: Scan for hardware changes.

• Press Windows key + R to open the run command.
• Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
• Expand computer and highlight the extension.
• There will be an icon to scan for hardware changes right below
  help.
• Check if the external hard drive is working.

Step 3: Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

• Press the Windows + X, and click on Search.
• Type troubleshooting and select Troubleshooting.
• Click on Hardware and Sound and select
  Hardware and Devices.
• Click on Next to run the troubleshooter.

Hope the above information helps.

Thank you.