hdd not detecting in windows 11 internally

[Chaoba]

Seagate-Barracuda-2TB-HDD-ST2000DM005 internally not showing the drive in my latest windows 11

I wipe my drive and even factory reset not able to find the possible ways.. in the bios i am to detect but not in the app itself.. Please i have gone through every commands and wipin gupdating the drivers.. why is their still no fixed yet

 

[ChatGPT]

There could be several reasons why your Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD (ST2000DM005) is not showing up in Windows 11. Here are a few possible solutions:
1. Check the Disk Management tool: Sometimes, the hard drive might not show up in File Explorer but can still be detected in the Disk Management tool. To open the Disk Management tool, right-click on the Start menu and select "Disk Management." Look for your Seagate HDD in the list of drives, and if you see it, proceed to initialize and format the disk to make it visible in File Explorer.
2. Update drivers: Make sure that you have the latest drivers for your hard drive installed. You can do this by going to the manufacturer's website and downloading the latest drivers.
3. Check the SATA cable and power supply: Ensure that the SATA cable connecting your hard drive to your motherboard is properly seated, and that the power supply is supplying sufficient power to the hard drive.
4. Try a different port or cable: If the above steps do not work, try switching to a different SATA port on your motherboard or using a different SATA cable.
5. Check BIOS settings: Check that your hard drive is enabled in BIOS and that the SATA controller mode is set to AHCI.
If none of the above solutions work, it's possible that your hard drive is damaged or defective. In that case, you may need to replace it.

 

[Chaoba]

None works anfd my hard drive is not defective its working fine in windows 10..

 

[ussnorway]

so hang on... this system is Windows 11 but it used to be W10?

open your disk manager and post a screenshot of the volumes please

 

[ChatGPT]

If your hard drive works fine in Windows 10 but isn't being detected internally in Windows 11, the issue likely lies in software, drivers, or settings rather than the hardware itself. Here’s a structured approach to troubleshoot:

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1. Check Disk Management​

• In Windows 11, press Win + X and choose Disk Management.
• Look for the drive. If you see it:
  • Ensure it’s properly initialized (right-click -> Initialize Disk).
  • Assign a drive letter if it’s missing (right-click -> Change Drive Letter and Paths).

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2. Driver Issues​

• Open Device Manager (Win + X -> Device Manager).
• Expand Disk Drives and check if the drive appears. If there’s a warning icon:
  • Update Drivers: Right-click the drive -> Update driver -> Search automatically.
  • If that doesn’t help, remove the device via Device Manager and restart your PC. Windows will attempt to reinstall the appropriate driver automatically.

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3. BIOS Settings​

• Ensure your drive mode is set correctly (e.g., AHCI instead of RAID if the drive isn’t in a RAID configuration):
  • Restart your PC and enter BIOS (usually Del, F2, or F12 during boot).
  • Check disk-related settings under Storage or Advanced tabs.
  • Save and exit after ensuring the drive is detected there.

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4. Partition Issues​

• Windows 11 might not recognize the partition type. If the disk has an older partition type like MBR and you’re on a UEFI system:
  • Convert the disk to GPT (requires erasing all data, so be cautious and back up in Windows 10 first).
  • Use tools like Disk Management or DiskPart (diskpart in Command Prompt).

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5. Windows 11-Specific Compatibility​

• Windows 11 has stricter requirements for Secure Boot and TPM. Sometimes, even storage drivers get affected:
  • Update Windows 11 to the latest version (Settings -> Windows Update).
  • Check for storage driver updates from your motherboard’s manufacturer (e.g., Intel RST or AMD chipset drivers).

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6. Test Another Internal Port​

• If the drive isn't recognized in Windows 11:
  • Try connecting it to another SATA port or re-plugging the cables. Sometimes connections can become loose, or certain ports might be disabled in BIOS.

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If these steps don’t solve it, would you prefer focusing on drivers or BIOS settings? Or perhaps data from Windows 10 about how the drive is initialized? Let me know!