The summary of ‘External hard drive / USB does not show up in File Explorer Windows 10 / Windows 11’

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The video focuses on troubleshooting issues when a USB flash drive does not appear in File Explorer on a computer. The creator demonstrates several steps to resolve the problem. They begin by verifying the drive is powered on and recognized in "Devices and Printers" but not in File Explorer. The initial troubleshooting attempts using the Windows troubleshooter prove ineffective. The effective solution involves using "Disk Management" to locate the USB drive, confirming its presence by observing it appear and disappear when plugged and unplugged. If the drive is offline, it should be turned online. If it is online but still not accessible, changing the drive letter can resolve the issue, making the drive visible and accessible without affecting its data. The creator concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe and reach out for further assistance if needed.

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In this part of the video, the creator demonstrates troubleshooting steps for a USB flash drive that isn’t showing up in File Explorer on their computer. They connect a 4GB USB flash drive and verify it powers on. They check “This PC” in File Explorer but only see the C drive, with no USB drive appearing even after a refresh. Next, they go to “Devices and Printers” where the flash drive is listed. They attempt to run the Windows troubleshooter with no success. The creator then shows the effective solution: by right-clicking “This PC,” selecting “Manage,” then “Disk Management,” they locate the connected USB drive listed as Disk 1. They verify it’s the correct disk by unplugging and reconnecting the drive, noting its appearance and disappearance from Disk Management. Despite being recognized in Disk Management, the USB drive does not appear in File Explorer for file browsing.

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In this part of the video, the creator explains how to resolve an issue where an external USB drive is not recognized by the computer. First, they suggest turning the disk online by right-clicking it if it appears offline. If the disk is already online but still not functioning, the next step is to change the drive letter. They demonstrate this by right-clicking the drive, selecting the option to change the drive letter, and assigning a new letter that is not currently in use. Once done, the drive becomes visible and accessible. The creator emphasizes that changing the drive letter does not affect the data on the drive. Finally, they encourage viewers to subscribe if the solution works and to comment if further assistance is needed.

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