"Resolve SSD Not Detected in Windows 10/11 [2024 Solutions]"

7 Ways to Resolve an SSD Not Appearing on Your Windows PC

If your SSD not showing up on your computer, don't worry. There are four typical scenarios, and you can refer to the corresponding solution below to easily resolve the issue.

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Are your hard drives, whether new or old, internal or external, not appearing in File Explorer or Disk Management? Continue reading to discover how to resolve the issue of a hard drive not showing up in Windows 11/10/8/7 without compromising your data.

"I recently installed a Samsung SSD on my Windows 10 computer, but it doesn't appear under 'My Computer' where the other hard drive is listed. Is there a way to make the SSD show up?"

"I recently purchased an Intel M.2 SSD and upon connecting it to my PC, it doesn't appear in File Explorer or Disk Management. I'm unsure what the issue is. Can someone assist me, please?"

The above user scenarios depict a common issue with a Solid State Drive (SSD) - the drive fails to appear among other connected hard drives. In Windows 10 and earlier versions of the Windows operating system, this undetected external storage device problem would often leave users frustrated. They become unable to add files or access existing content on the SSD. Consequently, the primary concern is how to promptly and effortlessly resolve the 'SSD not showing up' issue.

Retrieve Data from Your SSD Using Data Recovery Software

We will present all seven methods to resolve the issue of an SSD not appearing in Windows 10 or 11, and you can attempt to fix the problem accordingly. Note that some solutions may result in data loss, so it's advisable to have Data Recovery Wizard Pro tool downloaded beforehand to retrieve data from an inaccessible or formatted Solid State Drive when needed.

SSD data recovery becomes essential when your SSD holds crucial work files or family documents. A professional SSD recovery tool can assist you in recovering deleted photos from hard drives, and it also enables the restoration of lost documents, emails, audio files, and videos from SSDs.

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You can easily retrieve data from your SSD using the following tutorial. If your SSD is external, make sure to connect it to your computer beforehand:

Step 1. Launch the SSD recovery tool on your PC, select the internal SSD or external SSD, and scan the disk.

Step 2. While scanning, you can also filter SSD data. Select the file type you wish to recover; using the Filter option makes it easier to locate target files.

Step 3. You can preview the videos, pictures, or documents before recovering them. Click "Recover" and save these retrieved SSD files to another disk.

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• Data wiping, unformatting hard drives, installing/removing software or drivers, etc.

If you wish to resolve the not showing issue on your own, we'll provide additional solutions and written tutorials. For those who prefer a video guide to fix the SSD not appearing in Windows 11/10/8/7, you can view this video to address issues with SSD, hard drive, and USB drives not showing up.

⌛Time Stamps: 00:15 Method 1. Assign Drive Letter 01:05 Method 2. Initialize Disk 01:35 Method 3. Fix Corrupted File System Without Data Loss 02:38 Method 4. Windows Driver Issue

 

Case 2: SSD Not Appearing Due to Missing Drive Letter

Sometimes, your SSD might not appear because it lacks a drive letter or has a conflict with another disk, resulting in the Windows OS failing to recognize it. You can resolve this issue by manually assigning a new drive letter to the SSD using Windows Disk Management.

To assign the SSD a new drive letter, follow these steps:

Step 1. Right-click on "This PC" and select "Manage". In the Storage section, click "Disk Management".

Step 2. Right-click on the SSD partition and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths…".

Step 3. Click "Change" among Add, Change, and Remove, and then select a drive letter from the list. Click "OK" to confirm.

Case 3: SSD Not Appearing Due to Uninitialized Status

If you obtain a new SSD and it doesn't appear in Windows Explorer, it's probably in an "uninitialized" state. You'll need to initialize the disk before the Logical Disk Manager can access it.

Also, if an old SSD displays the "disk unknown not initialized" error, the reason is the same. In these two scenarios, to resolve the issue, attempt connecting the SSD to another functioning computer to see if it exhibits the same error. If not, you'll need to initialize the SSD in Windows 10.

"To initialize an SSD, follow these steps."

Step 1. Open Disk Management on your computer.

Step 2. Locate the SSD you wish to initialize, right-click on it, and select "Initialize Disk".

Step 3. In the Initialize Disk dialog box, select the disk(s) to initialize. Choose whether to use the Master Boot Record (MBR) or GUID Partition Table (GPT) partition style.

You might also want to know if initializing an SSD deletes data. Read this article for more information:

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Case 4: SSD Not Showing Up Due to Unsupported File System

If the above three methods don't work, you need to consider other possibilities. One assumption could be that the file system is corrupted, or Windows doesn't support the current file system.

Upon investigation, the pertinent file system issues typically manifest as "RAW," "Free space," or "Unallocated space." Reformatted the disk is sufficient to resolve file system issues or RAW drive problems.

Step 1. Right-click on the Windows icon to open the context menu, and select "Disk Management".

Click on "Disk Management".

Step 2. Right-click on the target SSD and select "Format". Then, you can perform a quick format.

Case 5: SSD Not Appearing Due to Disk Drive Issues

Another possibility is that the SSD is detected but not shown in "My Computer." This might occur if the disk drive isn't installed properly. Hence, you can attempt to reinstall the SSD driver to see if it resolves the undetected SSD issue.

Step 1. Right-click on "This PC" and choose "Manage". In the System Tools section, click on "Device Manager".

Step 2. Go to Disk drives. This should display the storage devices connected to your PC.

Step 3. Right-click the SSD and select "Uninstall device".

Step 4. Remove the SSD and restart your system. Try connecting the SSD again to see if Windows 10 detects it normally.

Case 6: SSD Not Displaying Due to Disk Issues

Occasionally, unknown disk issues can lead to numerous unforeseen problems and even prevent your SSD from displaying on your computer. If you prefer not to visit a local store for SSD repair, you can first attempt using Windows' built-in repair utility.

Step 1. Open the Windows Settings window by pressing the Windows and I keys.

Step 2. In the search box, look for the Troubleshoot settings. Locate "Hardware and Devices" and click on "Run the troubleshooter".

Upon trying out the six solutions, you might have already fixed your SSD issue. Don't forget to share these methods with your friends!

Case 7: SSD Not Detected Due to Incorrect BIOS Settings

Sometimes, when your SSD isn't showing up on your computer, it might be due to incorrect BIOS settings. You can modify the BIOS settings to get your SSD recognized by the Windows operating system again.

Step 1. To access the BIOS setup, restart your computer and press the designated key (F2) or other keys such as F10 or Del. While the computer is starting up, press the Enter key.

Step 2. Next, access the BIOS settings and locate the "Storage Configuration" section.

Step 3. Locate the SATA controller mode setting and change it to IDE.

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Conclusion

SSD (Solid State Drive) and any other type of storage media are susceptible to mechanical failure and physical damage. It's essential to have a proactive plan in place to protect the data stored on these devices. Creating a backup is always a prudent choice. It's never too late to take action to save a duplicate of your hard drive data to a secure location, such as a backup drive, cloud service, or network drive.

In summary, we provided suitable solutions for the issue of an SSD not appearing in Windows 10 or 11. We suggested using the helpful tool, Disk Data Recovery Wizard, to recover lost data from inaccessible or formatted hard drives/partitions.

"SSD Not Showing" FAQs

To wrap up this guide, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding SSD not showing up issues in Windows. Here are the questions and their corresponding answers:

**1. Why is my SSD not appearing in the system?**

Driver issues are one of the primary causes. Similar to a hard drive, an SSD might be detected but not appear in My Computer due to an improperly installed disk driver. Consequently, attempting to reinstall the SSD driver can help determine if it resolves the problem.

2. How do I get my new SSD to appear?

If you've just acquired a new SSD and it doesn't appear in Windows Disk Management, it's probably in an uninitialized state. You must initialize the disk before the Logical Disk Manager can access it.

3. How do I fix an SSD not detected in BIOS?

To make the BIOS detect the SSD, you need to configure the SSD settings in BIOS as follows.

• Restart your computer and press the F2 key after the initial screen appears.
• Press the Enter key to enter Config.
• Select Serial ATA and press Enter.
• You will then see the SATA Controller Mode Option.
• Save your changes and restart your computer to enter BIOS.