Problems with Tape Drives or other Mass Storage Devices

I get errors when trying to access my mass storage device.

First Step : Check the drivers are correct and up to date.
More information : It is always useful to check that the software drivers for your hardware are correct. If you feel they may be corrupted, simply reinstall them. Also, check that you have the most recent version, as there is always the possibility that it may include a bug fix for just this problem.