WD Nas Drive not the same in Windows 11


Richchad

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I have a WD Mybook Nas External drive which I had to disconnect from the internet when WD had security issues.

I have since then operated the drive just for storage connected via USB to my computer running Windows 10, it showed the two shares (drives) I set up in Mybook.
I could open them file explorer and view all the files.

Now I have new computer running Windows 11 Home and when I plug in the Mybook drive I only see a network drive, no shares showing and cannot access files it just takes me to Mybook live login page.

if I unplug and replug into my Windows 10 pc the correct shres show in networks. Pictures attached.

First picture Network Locations Windows 10, second picture Storage Windows 11

Windows 10 Drive.jpgWindows 11 Drive.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
You should be reassured that its security was effective but it's a bit of a waste just using it for storage.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
You should be reassured that its security was effective but it's a bit of a waste just using it for storage.
Not quite the answer I was looking for, but thanks for responding, it isn't really a waste as I can use it for backup as well as storage.
Just need to be able to access from Windows 11 like I could in Windows 10.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
If you network your Win 10 and Win 11 systems both systems will have access rights
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
If you network your Win 10 and Win 11 systems both systems will have access rights
The Windows 10 PC is being replaced by the new Windows 11 PC so unfortunately this isn't a viable option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
There will be a way. Never used a MyBook myself but hopefully another user who has will join in. Which model is it?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
There will be a way. Never used a MyBook myself but hopefully another user who has will join in. Which model is it?
Yes I am sure you are right, there must be a way if it can be seen correctly in W10
Not 100% sure of model just says WD MyBook Live Personal Cloud Storage 2TB
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
How is the drive connected to your PC?

Additionally, have your logged into the drive?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
How is the drive connected to your PC?

Additionally, have your logged into the drive?
Hi, The drive is connected in a USB port via an adapter which is the same way it was connected into Windows 10 PC.
Yes I can log into the drive and see the two shares (as they call them) or files that I made in Windows 10 which is how I see them in Windows 10 in file explorer but files not seen or accessable in W11.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
Can you post a screen shot of Disk Management?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
Can you post a screen shot of Disk Management?
As it is a network drive it doesn't show in Disk Management.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
Hi, The drive is connected in a USB port via an adapter which is the same way it was connected into Windows 10 PC.
Yes I can log into the drive and see the two shares (as they call them) or files that I made in Windows 10 which is how I see them in Windows 10 in file explorer but files not seen or accessable in W11.
As it is a network drive it doesn't show in Disk Management.

Hmmm... If it's a storage device connected to the PC via USB, it should show up in Device Management. Ok.

BTW, what "adapter" are you talking about?

Also is the is Live Duo or just a Live? - See this - My Book Live and My Book Live Duo Trade-In Offer | Western Digital. Not that the offer applies, but I just want to get an idea what "Mybook Live" you're talking about.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
I just recently set up a new 4TB NAS drive, has 2 x 2TB drives in it and set as RAID 1 mirroring [usable capacity 2TB]. It replaced a WDC 2TB MyCloud drive which also had the security issue and couldn't run newer. After copying all the data to the new one I removed the WD from its case and put it in a drive dock connected to my Linux computer. Using GPARTED I viewed the drive and it had several small partitions along with one at 1.8TB. I used GPARTED to wipe the drive and create a single NTFS partition on it. Those small partitions had different formatting, allowed access to a Mapped folder from computers running Linux, Windows and Mac OS X [never had a chance to try the newer macOS]. The interface card in the case did the interpreting for the various OSes.

Screenshot from 2023-01-18 15-35-44.png
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 2TB WDC HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
I did check Device Management and it isn't shown there, in file explorer it shows the drive under networks.
The adapter just converts an ethernet plug to a usb plug, nothing special and worked fine on W10.
It is just Live, not Duo, I have seen that offer but mine doesn't qualify apparently, it was bought 10 years ago..!

I will reconnect it to my W10 pc which I still have at the moment to see if it shows in Disk management on there or any other differences.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
The adapter just converts an ethernet plug to a usb plug, nothing special and worked fine on W10.
Yeah, that's why I asked how it was connected as the MyBook Live's I've seen are network (ethernet) connected.

Anyway, I know nothing of an ethernet to USB adapter as I've never used them, but does your adapter require a driver? What does Device Manager say? To be honest, if Windows is seeing the drive there should be an issue there, but...?

With that, seeing you're using an ethernet to USB adapter, that explains why the drive is not showing up in Disk Management.

At this point, I've no answers to your issue at this moment.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
Yeah, that's why I asked how it was connected as the MyBook Live's I've seen are network (ethernet) connected.

Anyway, I know nothing of an ethernet to USB adapter as I've never used them, but does your adapter require a driver?

Anyway, seeing you're using an ethernet to USB adapter, that explains why the drive is not showing up in Disk Management.

All that said, at this point, I've no answers to your issue at this moment.
Correct, Disk Management doesn't recognize my NAS drive connected to the Wireless Router via Ethernet cable and Mapped from any computer whether Wired or Wireless. Nor does Device Manager.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win11 Pro RTM
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 3400
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 11th Gen. 2.40GHz
    Memory
    12GB
    Hard Drives
    256GB SSD NVMe
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro RTM x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Vostro 5890
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 10th Gen. 2.90GHz
    Memory
    16GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Onboard, no VGA, using a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Dell
    Hard Drives
    512GB SSD NVMe, 2TB WDC HDD
    Browser
    Firefox, Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender/Microsoft Security
Thanks. Yeah, I know you can't see a NAS or networked drive in Disk Management, but I was thrown when the OP said they connected via USB. Anyway, you can see a NAS drive in Device Manager...

2023-01-20_10-27-16.jpg

And yes, I also have mapped drives from my NAS

2023-01-20_10-31-18.jpg
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (Build 22631.3296)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z390 Xtreme
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (3600Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon VII
    Sound Card
    Onboard (ESS Sabre HiFi using Realtek drivers)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    NEC PA242w (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    5 Samsung SSD drives: 2X 970 NVME (512 & 1TB), 3X EVO SATA (2X 2TB, 1X 1TB)
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova I000 G2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i RGB Platinum
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    500mb Download. 11mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Win 10 Pro 22H2 (build 19045.2130)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-7700K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-Z270X-GAMING 8
    Memory
    32G (4x8) DDR4 Corsair Dominator Platinum (3333Mhz)
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 Fury
    Sound Card
    Onboard (Creative Sound Blaster certified ZxRi)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2415 (24 inch)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200
    Hard Drives
    3 Samsung SSD drives: 1x 512gig 950 NVMe drive (OS drive), 1 x 512gig 850 Pro, 1x 256gig 840 Pro.
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H100i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master
    Keyboard
    Logitech MK 710
    Internet Speed
    100MB
    Browser
    Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    This is my backup system.
Did you try logging in? There is probably a setup that needs to be done before W11 can recognize your WD. The option to use it as USB drive may be available once you login. When the setup is done you can probably log out again everything should be ok again.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 9 3900X
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG Gaming Edge Wifi (X570)
    Memory
    32GB Adata XPG DDR4
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GTX 1070 8GB ROG
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    Main Boot Drive : 512GB Adata XPG RGB Gen3x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
    PSU
    EVGA 600 Watts Gold
    Case
    Deepcool Genome II
    Cooling
    Deepcool Fryzen
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    "Moderna"
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-4790K
    Motherboard
    ASRock Xtreme6 Z97
    Memory
    16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro
    Graphics card(s)
    MSI R9 290
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Ultrawide 34"
    Screen Resolution
    3440x1440
    Hard Drives
    Samsung M.2
    PSU
    Thermaltake 475 Watts 80 Bronze
    Case
    Thermaltake Commander I Snow Edition
    Cooling
    Deep Cool Archer Air Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
    Keyboard
    Armageddon MKA-5R RGB-Hornet
    Internet Speed
    1Gbps
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Moderna :)
Anyway, I know nothing of an ethernet to USB adapter as I've never used them, but does your adapter require a driver? What does Device Manager say? To be honest, if Windows is seeing the drive there should be an issue there, but...?

With that, seeing you're using an ethernet to USB adapter, that explains why the drive is not showing up in Disk Management.
This is the adapter, nothing special...

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)
Did you try logging in? There is probably a setup that needs to be done before W11 can recognize your WD. The option to use it as USB drive may be available once you login. When the setup is done you can probably log out again everything should be ok again.
When you say logging in, do you mean logging in to the MyBook drive, if so yes I have done that but makes no difference and cannot see anything to set up, unless you mean logging in to something else?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900K processor
    Motherboard
    Dell
    Memory
    32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 3080 10GB (LHR)

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