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07-09-2020 01:02 AM - edited 07-09-2020 01:04 AM
The external hard drive is not recognized. 😭
I use Seagate Backup Plus portable drive 2TB and I use it with my MacBook and Windows. The external screen folder does not appear on the drive. It says that the drive not recognized. Please help.
07-09-2020 01:11 AM
Hello, many solutions can fix the external hard unrecognized error, it is recommended that you recover files or back up as soon as possible.
Practical solutions to fix "USB flash drive not recognized" error
We have listed some of the best ways to fix and repair unrecognized USB drive errors. To fix the error on Windows, try the solutions listed below.
Solution 1: Check your PC's USB port.
Solution 2: update outdated drivers on your PC
Solution 3: Format the USB drive. So, most importantly, before applying these solutions, use a data recovery tool to recover all the essential data stored on your USB flash drive to avoid data loss.
Data Recovery from Flash Drive
Step 1. Download and install Bitwar Data Recovery software according to your operating system.
Step 2. Start Bitwar Data Recovery software and connect a USB flash drive or SD card to your PC.
Step 3. Select USB/Memory Card Recovery.
Step 4. Select the file type to search for and click Next.
Step 5. Double-click the file to preview it, then click Recover to start restoring your data.
Hope it can help you.