Can I connect external drives to new computer with windows 10

I am new to Windows 10 (64bit) and need your guidance.

I got some external drives (USB 2) two of them needed installation with CD which I got and one can be connected directly. I have been using them on Windows Vista without any problem.
As my important data is saved on external drives that is why asking this question.

Can I connect external drives to computer (Windows 10) or should I take any safe measure to avoid data loss?
Any help in this regard will be appreciated.

Thank you

vgkfan83 said:

@Ari94

First of all, welcome to Ten Forums!!! Glad to have you here!

To answer your question, all you're doing is connecting them via USB, so Windows 10 will automatically install any drivers needed to run the storage drives. You should not have any problems whatsoever.

Hi, I very much appreciated the cooperation extended by you and others. Also thanks for quick reply.
If, I understand correctly it means I do not need to install drivers rather "Windows 10 will automatically install any drivers needed to run the storage drives".

Wiley Coyote said:

Yes Welcome to the Community. I've got two Western Digital Elements 2TB Drives connected with no problems. You shouldn't have any either.

Hi, thank you for quick reply and giving me energy so I could proceed without any fear.

vgkfan83 said:

@Ari94

First of all, welcome to Ten Forums!!! Glad to have you here!

To answer your question, all you're doing is connecting them via USB, so Windows 10 will automatically install any drivers needed to run the storage drives. You should not have any problems whatsoever.

Hi, sorry again, I completely forgotten how the drive number will be assigned such as "F" or "H"?

Hi, thank you very much.
I will share my experience when I am done (may be till this weekend).

Ari94 said:

Hi, sorry again, I completely forgotten how the drive number will be assigned such as "F" or "H"?

Yes automatic for drive letters however you can also edit the Drive letters in Disk Management I do this to keep from them getting confusing I use letters like R or X they will keep this letter after a disconnect and reconnect also. Actually, I use the A an B for my two back up drives since we no longer have any kind of floppy drives any longer