Why is my WD external hard drive not showing up?

Why is my WD external hard drive not showing up?

If the drive still isn’t working, unplug it and try a different USB port. It’s possible the port in question is failing, or just being finicky with your specific drive. If it’s plugged into a USB 3.0 port, try a USB 2.0 port. If it’s plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the PC instead.

Does Western Digital recover data?

Through our partner agreement with Western Digital, we are officially authorized and recommended to provide data recovery services on all of their storage devices. Among many of our advanced data recovery abilities is our technology that can recover data from failed encrypted Western Digital hard drives.

How do I recover data from a dead WD external hard drive?

Use data recovery software to scan the external drive for logically lost data

1. Download and install Disk Drill.
2. Connect the external drive and launch the program.
3. Click Search for lost data to scan to drive.
4. Preview the found files and select those you want to retrieve.
5. Click the Recover button to perform the recovery.

How do I fix my Western Digital external hard drive?

Fix WD external hard drive not recognized error

1. Go to Setting > Update & security.
2. Tab on Recovery > Advanced Startup > Restart now.
3. PC will automatically boot into another Startup Settings screen.
4. Press F4 to initiate PC reboot into Safe Mode.
5. Then check whether the WD external hard disk can be detected or not.

How do I reset my WD My Book?

The reset button is located directly between the power port and the Ethernet data port. Hold the reset button in, and plug the data cable and the power cable back into the unit. Wait until the lights on the unit light up and then count to 10 before letting go of the unit’s reset button.

What is the difference between Western Digital My Book and My Passport?

The WD My Book storage unit is a high-capacity desktop hard drive with up to 8 TB storage, while the WD My Passport is a portable hard-drive and comes in sizes of up to 3 TB. The WD My Passport is also smaller and slimmer and offers a more attractive appearance with multiple color options.

How do I recover files from undetected external hard drive?

Step 1: Connect the external hard drive to PC > right-click on “This PC” > “Manage” > “Disk Management”. Step 2: Find and right-click on the external hard drive > select “Format”. Step 3: Reset the external hard drive letter and system file (NTFS) and save all changes.

How do I recover data from WD My Book Live?

Steps to recover data from factory reset or hacked WD MyBook devices:

1. Connect the WD MyBook Live hard drive to a Windows PC using the steps described earlier.
2. Download and run Stellar Data Recovery Professional software on the system.
3. Select ‘All Data’ or the specific type of files you wish to recover. Click Next.