Files Not Showing in External Hard Drive FAQ
- Open File Explorer the way you like.
- Select View from the menu bar.
- Click Options and choose Change folder and search options.
- Go to the View tab and look for the Advanced settings area.
- Check Show hidden files, folders, and drives and click OK.
Why can't I open files on my external hard drive?
There could be several reasons why your external hard drive may fail to respond to your Windows PC. It can be caused by some technical glitch in your operating system, or it might be due to the drive's internal hardware failure. It can also occur when you fail to plug in the device through the USB port properly.
How do I view files on my external hard drive?
As mentioned above, one of the reasons for an external hard drive having access denied in Windows 10 may be the lack of necessary permissions to use the disk. So the obvious step is to get those permissions. Go to My Computer / This Computer. Select and right-click on the inaccessible disk.