External HD not in "Desktop" but is shown in Disk management


  1. 24fps
    Posts : 39
    7 Ultimate x64
       New #1

    External HD not in "Desktop" but is shown in Disk management


    Hi all,

    I have this external drive that I use as a backup from time to time. I tried to connect it to my comp today but nothing happens. I checked the Disk management and there it is, I can also "remove it safely" by right clicking then selecting it in the taskbar, the only thing I can't seem to do is browse through it.

    I tried a fresh reboot without and with it, that was to no avail. I tried connect it to my laptop and that was fine. Here is a screenshot of the disk management if it can help

    Thanks for your input
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  3. Anak
    Posts : 5,605
    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       New #2

    Are you plugging it into the USB connector you remember you usually use? If so, try a different USB slot, preferably one in the back of your machine.

    This is Seagate's HDD troubleshooter page. Scroll down to the end of the list on the left, about a third of the way down and you will see: Troubleshooting a Seagate or Maxtor external hard drive that isn't found in Windows

    There are steps there including the one I offered to help solve your dilemma.
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  4. TVeblen
    Posts : 6,292
    Windows 7 64 Bit Home Premium SP1
       New #3

    Are you having this trouble with Disk 3 or Disk 4?
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  6. 24fps
    Posts : 39
    7 Ultimate x64
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       New #4

    Thanks for pointing it up, I was trying to fix Disk while it was Disk 3. I just assigned a letter to the drive and now it's all fine.

    Thanks
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