The Device Is Not Ready Error While Trying to Connect USB Drive In Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
96The Device Is Not Ready Error While Trying to Connect USB Drive In Windows 10/8/7 [Tutorial]
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External hard drives have become important for storing data. However, some users have reported the following error while trying to access a connected external hard drive – The device is not ready. This error prevents the user from accessing the contents of the external hard drive.
he most probable cause is a possible hardware defect. Other causes could include loose connection, obsolete drivers, or compatibility issues between the external hard drive and the operating system.
Before we proceed further, the question is – whether you were able to access the hard drive on your system even once before getting the error or not. If not, then please verify the compatibility of the device with your operating system.
The "device is not ready" error may sound quite familiar to many of us. Do you know what it is and how to get rid of it? Here, we have compiled some typical reasons and solutions for you. You can check the symptoms and find the clue that leads to your hard drive or flash disk being due to the "device not ready" error.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).