Yes you can. Just remember to 'eject' it before removal as you would any usb drive.
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TRUE
Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
Yes, you can using USB.
Yes, you can using USB.
Yes - Windows accepts external hardware while it's running without any problems !
One possible reason it wont is because the external hard drive might have gotten damaged from being jarred while it was running. Another possibility is that the circuitry in the enclosure has failed and can no longer transmit to the computer
Yes. USB was invented to be hot swappable. At the same time, to avoid damages to any devices, do not unplug the device without going thru the proper removal procedure once plugged in. This is especially true for a Hard Drive
Yes, it is.
That's the way it was hooked up by the IT guy so its possible or threw a cable or wireless
no
You can defragment an external drive connected to a computer running Windows by opening the disk defragment tool and selected the external drive. Though if the external drive is an SSD, there would be no point in defragmenting it or "rearranging files" as there are no parts that need to be moved before the file can be accessed.
plug and play external devices are simply that, you plug them, the computer detects them and you can use it right away. Basically the same as Plug and Play for internal hardware. The computer can be running while you plug the hard drive in and the computer will recognize it and start installing drivers, if needed. Then you can use, or "Play" with what you just plugged in.