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How do I fix an external hard drive detected but not opening an issue?

If the drive still isn’t working, unplug it and try a different USB port. It’s possible the port in question is failing, or just being finicky with your specific drive. If it’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port, try a USB 2.0 port. If it’s plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC instead.

Why is my external hard drive not responding?

No matter the size of the external drive, the problem is sometimes the USB cable itself. You could be trying to connect the wrong type of cable or the cable may be damaged. If your computer does not recognize your external hard drive, try to change the data cable.

How do I fix my external hard drive?

How to fix a corrupted external hard drive WITHOUT formatting

1. On the desktop, open This PC (My Computer) and select the desired external hard drive. Right-click it and select Properties -> Tools -> Click on Check.
2. Use chkdsk.
3. Use Disk Management.
4. Use diskpart.

How do I get my hard drive to work again?

Get Hard Drive Working Again FAQ

1. Check and fix the bad sectors using CHKDSK utility.
2. Reinstall the hard drive drivers.
3. Rebuild the partition table and recover lost partitions.
4. Reformat the hard drive.

How can I recover my external hard drive?

To recover deleted files from an external hard drive:

1. Connect an external hard disk to your PC.
2. Launch Disk Drill for Windows or Mac.
3. Select your drive from the list.
4. Click Search for lost data.
5. Preview files that Disk Drill can retrieve.
6. Select the files for recovery and click Recover all button.

Why Cant I access my external hard drive?

The external hard drive may be a new drive without any partition on.

It is too old of your driver software. You may find your external hard drive recognized in Device Manager,but not in Disk Management.

Encrypt external hard drive with Bitlocker.

Why does my computer not recognize external hard drive?

After connecting an external hard drive to a USB 3 Port, they have found that the computer does not read it. The drive is not recognized by the OS and is no more visible in Windows Explorer. Possibly, the reasons could be due to issues with the USB drivers installed on the computer.

How to fix external hard drive not showing up?

Open Disk Management to Check

Troubleshoot Broken USB Ports

Initialize a New External Drive

Assign a Driver Letter

Change the File System

Update the Driver

Why is my external hard drive not recognized in Windows 10?

If your external hard drive is not working properly nor recognized in Windows 10 but was fine in the previous OS, then it’s most likely because the driver software is outdated or broken. First, run Hardware Troubleshooting and check if it helps. 1) Type “troubleshooting” in the search box and open it. 2) Click on “Configure a device“.