Maxtor 2TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive,Black

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If the Maxtor hard drive is not enabled in BIOS, your computer motherboard won't be able to detect it. Then Windows cannot recognize it either. When Maxtor external or internal hard drive doesn't have a drive letter, only display as a new volume in Disk Management, it won't be detected by Windows File Explorer. Consequently, users are left to bother about what to do to resolve the problem. Hence, this guide will provide steps for resolving it. Why is my Maxtor hard drive not showing up? Connecting the Maxtor external hard drive to your computer allows you to access and use its content. However, running into issues relating to the Maxtor external hard drive not showing up can be frustrating as it renders the drive unusable. If the Maxtor hard drive shows as unknown, offline, no media, or new volume, refer to the practical fixes.

Maxtor USB hard drives are connected to a computer via USB cable, so when your storage device is not recognized by your computer, changing the USB ports can help: Outdated or corrupt drivers/controllers can prevent the system from recognizing the Maxtor external hard drive or cause it to disconnect at will. Follow through the provided methods in the following parts to make your Maxtor external or internal hard drive work normally again without losing any data. It’s possible that your computer might have gotten interrupted before establishing a connection to your hard drive. If the Maxtor hard drive shows up but is not openable or requires formatting, use reliable data recovery software to restore data first.

If you’re still unable to access the Maxtor HDD, try connecting it to another computer. Lastly, try using a different connecting cable. Step #2: Rescan Your Drive in Disk Management If you are a Mac user and your Maxtor external or internal hard drive is not working on Mac, try the following fixes: Exos CORVAULT krijgt een algemene klantbeoordeling van 5 uit 5 op Gartner ® Peer Insights ™ vanaf mei 2023. Toegekend op basis van 5 beoordelingen. If the USB port malfunctions, any external drive connected to it might not work or appear functioning on the system.

By default, Windows hides files or drives for smooth operations. It’s thus possible that your Maxtor data is not showing up because Windows hid it. If you want to access your files, you can unhide them. Step 4. Type: chkdsk g: /f /r /x (g should be the drive letter of your Maxtor external hard drive.) and hit Enter. Step 3. Select to scan and clear virus and malware on your Maxtor hard drive or external hard drive. Follow these steps to create a byte-level disk image of your Maxtor external hard drive and retrieve data from it using Disk Drill:

A loose connection between the drive and the computer can cause the Maxtor hard drive not to show up. Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Maxtor. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically. If your Maxtor external hard drive or USB shows as RAW or unallocated, move to Maxtor external hard drive recovery to restore data first. Insufficient power– Sudden power surges or outages can cause irreparable damage to electric devices. The continuous flow of insufficient power can crash or corrupt your drive. De waarde voor aantal bytes verkocht is een benadering op basis van Seagate's gemiddelde aantal verkochte exabytes per kwartaal.