external drive

[Ron90]

I have just gotten a new computer and I have taken the SSD from the old one and I would like to use as an external drive with all the data on it as a convenient back up. I purchased the correct leads and plugged it into the new computer. My new computer registered that there was another drive and on opening it there was a short list including “program files and program files (86)” there were a couple of other lines but nothing else.  I opened the program files and there was some stuff in there but the bulk of the content of the drive was not there and I’m talking about 700 GB. I’ve tried many ways to sort it with advice from a number of internet sites but nothing. I’ve tried the one of right click the drive then but it doesn’t show priorities. I’m really stuck; I don’t really want to format the drive. I have copied all the data onto my new computer but just want the old one as a back up and to use the spare space. I’m really hoping someone can help me and nothing to complicated. Thanking you all in anticipation. Ron

[imjolly · Accepted solution]

did you go to windows file explorer then right click of the new drive then properties then sharing then make sure drive letter is shown in network sharing then select apply

[Ron90]

Yes I've got it all unfortunately you've made me look so stupid I will probably  cry all day and never speak to myself again. Seriously thank you so much I really appreciate it. Enjoy the summer.