with Windows 10. I connected a 3.5 inch IDE drive. The device connected to this computer is defective and is not recognized by Windows." Repeatedly turning power back on and reconnecting the USB gave the same response. Then I connected a 2.5" IDE drive. At first I got the same message After a few attempts to unplug and plug the USB back in, the USB drive showed up in Windows Explorer, but when I click on that drive, I get the message "Please insert the drive into the USB drive ( Q:)". Still no connection to the hard drive. I am returning this item and do not recommend buying it.