I was checking my storage when I discovered that my external hard drive is corrupted and unreadable on my Windows 11 laptop, even though it works perfectly on my phone and a laptop running Linux. I tried unplugging and re-plugging it, but that didn't help. What's going on and how can I fix this?
3 Answers
First, check what file system your external hard drive is using. If it's NTFS, it's possible that the file structure got compromised. Try running `chkdsk /f` from the command prompt to fix any issues. That might help restore access to your drive.
Glad to hear you found a solution by running `chkdsk!` It can catch a lot of file system problems. Just make sure to keep regular backups, especially before making changes to your system setup.
If running `chkdsk` doesn't work, consider rolling back the last Windows update. Sometimes updates can cause unexpected issues, especially if your laptop isn't updating regularly. However, keep in mind that dual booting can make things trickier.
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