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1. Check Disk Management
Sometimes, the drive may not show up in "This PC" but can be found in Disk Management. Right-click on the Start menu and select "Disk Management." Look for your external hard drive there. If it appears but is unallocated or offline, you may need to assign it a drive letter or format it (be cautious, as formatting will erase data).
2. USB Power Settings
Windows may be turning off USB devices to save power. Go to Device Manager, find your USB Root Hub, right-click, and select "Properties." Under the "Power Management" tab, uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Restart your PC and see if the drive is recognized. |
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