Table of Contents In Windows, the Properties dialog provides detailed information about files, folders, and drives. You can access it by right-clicking an item and selecting Properties from the menu. Among its various tabs, the Security tab is particularly important as it displays access permissions for the selected file, folder, or drive.This tab shows which users have access and what actions they can perform. If you are an administrator, you can modify these permissions by granting or restricting access to specific users.However, some users have reported that the Security tab is missing when viewing the properties of an external hard drive or USB. This makes it difficult to manage file permissions. If you are facing this issue, don’t worry—this guide will explain the possible reasons behind it and how to resolve the problem.Why is the Security Tab Missing on an External HDD or USB?Before fixing this issue, it helps to understand what might be causing it. Based on user reports and com...
