The parameter is incorrect error

Portable Drives My Passport
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Can someone help me? I plugged my Passport 1 TB external drive into my USB, it shows up in the File Explorer as Local Disk (D:), it shows up in the Device Manager as WD SES Device USB Device. But when I try to access my files that are on there, I get this message:

D:\ is not accessible
The parameter is incorrect.

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“The Parameter is incorrect” is one of the common issue related to external drives which may leads to 2 major issues:

i) Cannot Copy Files
ii) Drive becomes inaccessible

The parameter is incorrect issue can be occur due to various reasons like Virus infection, Unsafe removal of hard drive, Power failure, Bad sectors and Corrupt file system. Though the issue can be resolved; below are the few possible solutions to fix the issue:

  1. Run CHKDSK
  2. Run SFC Scan
  3. Use Antivirus Program
  4. Format the external drive

Further, you can check the below link to know the detailed process to fix the issue:

Hope that will help!

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The error message “X: is not accessible. The parameter is incorrect” typically indicates a problem with the file system or the connection to the drive. Understanding the reasons behind this error is beneficial to find the right fix. Some common ones include:

  • Corrupted File System: The file system on the drive may be damaged due to improper disconnection, a power failure, or malware.
  • Drive Letter Conflict: The drive letter assigned (D:) might conflict with another resource or be improperly configured.
  • Driver Issues: The USB Device driver might be outdated or corrupted.
  • Bad Sectors: The drive might have developed bad sectors, making certain parts inaccessible.
  • Incorrect Connection or Power Issues: An unstable connection or insufficient power supply can also cause this problem.
    Therefore, try the following solutions: check the hard drive connection, run the chkdsk command, update the drivers, or reformat the problematic USB drive. Check out this blog post to learn more about how to fix the parameter is incorrect error on external hard drive.