How to Add a New Hard Drive in Windows 10

Are you looking for ways to add a new hard drive in Windows 10? This article will guide you through the process of connecting and enabling a new hard drive on your Windows 10 device.

To start, you need to extract the driver files from the hard drive's manufacturer website. Once extracted, select the folder with the driver files and follow these steps:

1. Right-click the hard drive in question and select the Properties option.

2. Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the app.

3. In the Device Manager, expand the 'Disk Drives' section and locate your new hard drive.

4. Right-click on the hard drive and select the 'Enable device' option.

If you are unable to see the hard drive in Disk Management or File Explorer, it could be due to the hard drive being disabled. You can quickly enable it using Device Manager.

To fix missing hard drives in File Explorer using Device Manager, follow these steps:

1. Open the Device Manager and expand the 'Disk Drives' section.

2. Locate your new hard drive and right-click on it.

3. Select the 'Properties' option and check if the firmware detects the storage.

4. If the issue persists, try connecting the drive to another computer to determine whether the problem is with the device.

Before proceeding, make sure you have checked the internal components of your computer and ensure that all cables are correctly connected:

1. Power off and unplug the computer before beginning the process.

2. Check if it's an internal hard drive, ensuring the data and power cables are correctly connected to the storage device, motherboard, and power supply.

3. If you use a USB hub, connect the drive directly to the computer.

Finally, confirm that the hard drive is correctly connected to the computer and receiving power:

1. Check if it's an external USB hard drive, disconnect and try a different USB port.

2. Ensure all cables are securely connected and the power supply is functioning properly.

By following these steps, you should be able to add and enable your new hard drive in Windows 10.

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