Hi ,
Apparently it was not recognized, did you test this USB to HD adapter on another computer?
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USING SATA TO USB TO CONNECT HARDDRIVE TO PC BUT NOT SHOWING UP IN FILE EXPLORER
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I have attached a usb which is connect to an external harddrive and its not showing up at all on my file explorer or doesnt send a notification that i have connected a device. I have tried online and solving but havent had any luck.
Ive tried control panel but usb option isnt there
Ive updated the usb driver in device manager
Im trying to get access to the storage on this external hard drive by using a usb to sata adapter
Any help?
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Anonymous
2024-04-18T15:51:42+00:00 Hello. Would this be a older mechinical hard drive? Was the hard disk a internal sata disk? As long as the hard drive is not bitlocked by bitlocker you should be okay. If Yes it is a older hard drive they can have a need for a lot more power than what the usb adaptor "dongle" is providing it. You would want to buy a sata docking station. You can buy any brand, but this is the one I own. It has to be plugged into the AC power + usb cable. The computer would need to have the correct usb label on it. Also on the computer the USB color would be blue or red not black.
make sure it is a sata disk not a sas disk.
Its the toshiba video v300 1tb hard drive. I got it from my DVR as the recordings has gotten full on it and want to clear it. I dont think it is old as i cant tell
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Anonymous
2024-04-18T15:50:13+00:00 Hi ,
I am Ivan, I will help you with this.
Connect the USB Adapter to the HD, open the disk manager and see if a disk drive is recognized.
Take a screenshot and post it here if so.
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ThanksI have done this. It makes no difference with the USB connected or not.
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Ivan B 108.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor2024-04-18T15:18:00+00:00 Hi ,
I am Ivan, I will help you with this.
Connect the USB Adapter to the HD, open the disk manager and see if a disk drive is recognized.
Take a screenshot and post it here if so.
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Anonymous
2024-04-18T15:03:18+00:00 Hello. Would this be a older mechinical hard drive? Was the hard disk a internal sata disk? As long as the hard drive is not bitlocked by bitlocker you should be okay. If Yes it is a older hard drive they can have a need for a lot more power than what the usb adaptor "dongle" is providing it. You would want to buy a sata docking station. You can buy any brand, but this is the one I own. It has to be plugged into the AC power + usb cable. The computer would need to have the correct usb label on it. Also on the computer the USB color would be blue or red not black.
make sure it is a sata disk not a sas disk.