I recently purchased an external hard drive and it was functioning well until yesterday. Today, I've run into issues where it only appears in the Device Manager but not in other places. I've tried everything for hours, and I'm really in need of assistance to fix this. I can provide photos to give more context if necessary. Any suggestions?
3 Answers
Also, keep an eye out for any clicking sounds coming from the drive, as that could indicate a more serious issue. If it’s not making any odd noises, it might be a software or connection issue.
First, double-check that your external hard drive's power source is turned on. If it is, try plugging it into a different USB port instead of using a hub. Sometimes, that can solve the problem.
If it’s still not working, try updating the drivers by right-clicking the device in device manager, and then reboot your system. After rebooting, disconnect the HDD, restart your computer, and then reconnect it to see if anything changes.
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