If Windows does not recognize your external hard drive, check the following:
In the panel:
Double-click on Administrative Tools,
Click Computer Management
Click on Disk Management.
If the external hard disk appears, it is necessary to partition, and then formatted to appear in the workstation.
If the drive does not appear:
Test with another USB cable
Try to unplug the drive, turning it off, reconnecting, then turn it on
Installing the latest drivers for the motherboard, including USB drivers!
Check on the site of the manufacturer of the hard drive if there is no specific pilot. Also check if he does not offer a section with answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Check (if possible) the position of the rider in the rack and place it on master.
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