External Seagate hdd not detected at all.

Fardeen Imran 0 Reputation points
2023-08-23T23:55:45.9533333+00:00

My external Seagate hdd 1tb is not detected by windows nor xbox for some reason. It only shows up in device management and I can disable, enable and uninstall. Nothing else I can do any suggestions?

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  1. S.Sengupta 24,636 Reputation points MVP
    2023-08-24T00:31:36.22+00:00

    Sometimes, the drive might be recognized by the system but not assigned a drive letter. To check this:

    • Right-click on "This PC" (or "My Computer") and select "Manage."
    • In the Computer Management window, click on "Disk Management" under the "Storage" section.
    • Look for your external drive in the lower section. If it's listed there without a drive letter, you can right-click on it and choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths..." to assign a drive letter.

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    If the drive is new or hasn't been formatted properly, it might not show up in "This PC." You might need to format it:

    • In Disk Management, right-click on the drive and select "Format." Follow the prompts to format the drive.

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    Try updating the drivers:

    • In Device Manager, find your external drive under the "Disk drives" section.
    • Right-click on the drive and choose "Update driver."

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    Faulty USB ports or cables can prevent the proper functioning of external drives. Try connecting the drive to a different USB port and using a different cable.

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    If the drive is still not showing up, try connecting it to another computer. This can help determine whether the issue is with the drive itself or your computer.

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    Try SeaTools - Quick diagnostic tool that checks the health of your drive.

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