I have tried all that. Currently I have no connection issues with the laptop, yet desktop has been disconnected for 5 days. I have even mapped the drive yet that doesn't help.
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I understand that you have already tried the suggested troubleshooting steps and are still experiencing issues with your external drive getting disconnected on your desktop. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Since you have already checked the cables, power supply, drivers, Wi-Fi signal strength, and even tried mapping the drive, it seems like the issue might be specific to your desktop computer. Here are a few additional steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:
1. Restart your desktop computer: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues. Turn off your desktop computer, unplug it from the power source, wait for a few minutes, and then plug it back in and turn it on.
2. Check your network settings: Ensure that your desktop computer has a stable and consistent network connection. Check if there are any network-related settings or configurations that might be interfering with the connection to your external drive.
3. Disable power-saving settings: Sometimes, power-saving settings on your desktop computer can cause devices to disconnect. Try adjusting the power settings to disable any sleep or hibernation settings that might affect the external drive's connection.
4. Disable Windows firewall or antivirus software temporarily: In some cases, firewall or antivirus software can interfere with network connections. Temporarily disable these security measures to see if it makes a difference in reconnecting to your external drive.
5. Try a different USB port: If you are using a USB connection for your external drive, try connecting it to a different USB port on your desktop computer. This can help determine if the issue is specific to a particular USB port.
6. Reset network settings: If none of the above steps have resolved the issue, you can try resetting your network settings on your desktop computer. This will reset all network-related configurations, so make sure to back up any important settings or information before proceeding.
If none of these steps work, it is possible that there may be an underlying issue with the network adapter or some other hardware component on your desktop computer. In such cases, it might be helpful to contact the manufacturer's support or seek assistance from a professional technician who can diagnose the issue in person.
I hope these suggestions help you in resolving the issue with the disconnection of your external drive on your desktop computer.