The File Explorer app, found on virtually all Windows PCs, offers fast, flexible ways to easily retrieve important data from your external hard drive.

If you can't delete files and folders from your external hard drive on Windows PC, Take ownership, REmove Write protection or follow these other fixes mentioned here.

If your External Hard Drive keeps freezing on your computer, OR your Laptop freezes when connecting an external hard drive, execute these solutions.

How to Find Duplicate Files on an External Hard Drive Without Searching Folders. Windows 8's built-in search function is pretty good at finding individual files and all the other files that share ...

You might need to format an external hard drive before you can use it with your computer. We have some tips to help the process go smoothly.

Laptop drive almost full? Need to back up your photos? Desktop-size and portable platter storage has never been cheaper. Our deep-dive reviews help you track down the right external hard drive.