How to fix the error Windows 10 computer does not recognize the 2nd hard drive

In the process of using  the computer , users may encounter a computer error or the  laptop  does not recognize  the  second hard drive on Windows 10. This causes discomfort and affects the use. Do not worry if you do not know how to fix this situation, check through the article below to understand better.

Some causes of the computer error can not recognize the 2nd hard drive:

1. The computer does not recognize the hard drive because the hard drive is not spinning.
2. Because the computer does not recognize the external hard drive.
3. Due to the hard drive has been disabled in the settings.
4. There was a problem with the cable inside the motherboard.
5. Some other errors such as: Incorrect shutdown, overheating, virus, physical collision, .

1. Check the hard drive cables

One of the reasons that the hard drive will not spin is due to an internal problem with the motherboard cable.

Therefore, you need to check the hard drives connected to the computer and motherboard to check if the pins are not bent or not.

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2. Check the BIOS

Another reason is that the hard drive is disabled in the System Setup. This is because some manufacturers disable unused ports by default in the BIOS.

To fix this situation, you can follow the instructions below:

Step 1: Open the Start Menu on the Taskbar and select Settings.

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Step 2: Select Update and Security.

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Step 3: Select Recovery> Select Restart now under Advanced startup.

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Step 4: Perform optional actions.

Select Troubleshoot> Scroll down and select Advanced options> Select UEFI Firmware settings> Select Restart.

3. Check the hard drive in Disk Management

First, you need to check the hard drive in Disk Management, do the following:

Step 1: Go to This PC> Right-click and choose Manage.

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Step 2: Select Disk Management.

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Step 3: Select the hidden drive> Click on Change Drive Letter and Paths.

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Step 4: Click OK twice (in the next message screen).

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Step 5: Rename the second hard drive. First, repeat the steps in step 1 and step 2.

Step 6: Perform with the external hard drive.

Right-click the second hard drive> Select Change Drive Letter and Paths> Select Change> Name the external hard drive> Select OK.

Note:

The name of the second hard drive you set cannot be the same as the existing hard drive.

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Step 4: Format the hard drive.

Right-click the icon of the external hard drive> Select Format.

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Enter the drive letter> Select the hard drive format as NTFS> Click OK.

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Hopefully with the above instructions, you can quickly fix the error Windows 10 computer does not recognize the second hard drive. Thank you for watching and see you in the following articles.

Jessica Tanner

Update 20 April 2021