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Discussions tagged with physical connection cover issues where a device is detected by Windows but fails to function properly due to the connection method. In one example, an external USB hard drive appears in Device Manager and drive lists but shows no volume and hangs when accessed. This suggests the physical USB connection is recognized, yet the drive cannot be read, possibly due to driver, power, or interface problems. Troubleshooting steps often involve checking cables, ports, and power supplies, or trying the drive on another computer to isolate the fault. The tag focuses on hardware-level connectivity problems rather than software or network issues.
  1. rockwerks

    Windows 7 can not access my external HDD from new computer

    I can see the usb Hard drive on all the lists. my computer and the device manager but it does not show any volume and when I go to click on the icon to ppull it up the drive the task par just shows a very slow progress on teh green line and never stops searching. any clue on what to do? This...
    • rockwerks
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    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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