Why can't I find my Galaxy Tab 3 on my pc?

[AC Question]

i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

i have Samsung galaxy tab 3 and trying to connect to my win 8.1 pc .
pc doesn't recognize tab. and i don't see it in my computer .
i never had this issue with win 7 only with win 8.1

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

Welcome to the forums. Have you installed the updated Samsung drivers for the PC?

 

[sukhdeep samra]

Re: i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

yes i have from samsun usb drivers

 

[Golfdriver97]

Re: i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

As I recall, Windows 8 had issues with non MS drivers. I will try to remember to look for more info later.

From an AOSP M8
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[Golfdriver97]

Re: i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

You can try looking in Device Manager to see if there is an issue. Or, it might be an issue with the Driver Signatures.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/hardware/ff548231(v=vs.85).aspx

You can disable the signature enforcement.
How to Disable Driver Signature Verification on 64-Bit Windows 8.1 (So That You Can Install Unsigned Drivers)

 

[LeoRex]

Re: i can't find my galaxy tab 3 on my pc.

If you go into the Device Manager (just open the start menu and look for Device Manager)

If you connect the device, it should show up somewhere in that device list.... specifically as an unknown device. Does that happen?