Technology is great, until things go wrong.
I had instances, where external hard drives failed. Right now I am dealing with a brand new WD external hard drive, which I had bought a year ago. Therefore I cannot return. I had it as a backup in case I needed it.
Since my blue external hard drive is having issues, I figured to back all the data into the red WD.
However, there are issues and I am unable to transfer. Most of my laptop's D drive got backed up and then it started to act up! So I tried to find out information via DuckDuckGo search engine and here is some of the info I will share with you as well. I hope you will find it useful. If you have any additional suggestions, please don't hesitate to write your comments.
I have found Tom's Guide helpful in the past. Here is information and some excerpts from his website
The external hard drive not showing up is yet another issue: How to fix an external hard drive that's not showing up:
https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-fix-an-external-hard-drive-thats-not-showing-up
Any computer users will want to know how to fix an external hard drive that’s not showing up. After all, there’s no point having one of the best laptops or best computers if you can’t access the files you need from your external drive.
Obviously, too, there’s the worry that any precious files stored on the drive will be lost — from treasured family photos to important work documents and even your favorite game files.
Thankfully, if you have an external hard drive that’s not working, there are a few ways to try and fix it. These range from relatively minor settings tweaks to actual physical triage.
Do remember, though, that hard drives are not meant to last forever. They have a lifespan which is certainly possible to reach during ownership. Mechanical hard drives are also notoriously susceptible to physical damage from knocks and drops, rendering them beyond saving. Both of these factors mean, we’re sorry to say, that it is possible your files are gone for good.
How to fix an external hard drive that's not showing up
- Check your external hard drive is powered up
- Try a different USB port or computer
- Check your drive is enabled and allocated/mounted
- Check and update your drivers
- Install your hard drive directly into your computer or a new enclosure
Read on for detailed instructions regarding each step.
