New external hard drive is not responding and keeps freezing

Windows 10

Windows 10

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My external hard drive is quite new because I bought it last December. It started to get problems only after two or three weeks. Whenever I plug it in, it says (not responding) and I can't click anywhere because it is freezing. It also slow the rest of the computer until I remove the cable. I have tried changing the cable and the USB port but it does not work. I tried using it on another computer which works so why does it not work on mine? So annoying when you buy a new external hard drive but it does not even work! I can see the external hard drive on "This PC" but I can't click on it becaus

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