external hdd

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Sometimes, a very simple trick can fix external hard disk not detected problem. Follow the below steps to apply this trick.

1. Shut Down your computer

2. Disconnect the power cable from your computer and wait for a few minutes

3. Reconnect the power cable and Start your computer.


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1. Disconnect the USB devices from your computer

2. Restart your computer

3. Reconnect USB devices to your computer

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Because sometimes old drivers can prevent the drive to connect to the PC and shows hard disk not detected error. To check driver status follow the below steps.

1. Press Windows + R key together and then, type devmgmt.msc in the run dialogue box and click on OK.

2. Expand disk drivers and right-click on the connected external USB drive.

3. Click on properties and select the Driver tab.

4. Click on Update Driver Software and follow the further instruction to update driver.


This may be the one you want to try first..

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