Windows 10: Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive

Discus and support Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hey As of a few weeks ago folders have been created on my secondary drive and I have no idea why, I have tried looking around for a solution but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Lorsted, Mar 8, 2021.

  1. LORSTED
    Lorsted Win User

    Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive


    Hey

    As of a few weeks ago folders have been created on my secondary drive and I have no idea why, I have tried looking around for a solution but haven't been able to find anything that could hint as to why I am having this issue.


    Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive [​IMG]


    The folders consist either of no files within them or with a single "FILE" with a random string of numbers and letters. The files are small in size and there aren't that many.


    Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive [​IMG]


    As far as I know, they aren't really detrimental or anything but it is an inconvenience to have to delete the folders every day.

    OSBuild: 19041.804

    Any help in solving this issue would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Lorsted, Mar 8, 2021
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  2. TEKNOPHILE
    Teknophile Win User

    Windows 10 1909 Causes Secondary Hard Drive to not be Recognized

    Installing the Windows 10 1909 Update causes my secondary hard drive to not be recognized.

    Steps to confirm issue:

    • Secondary drive not visible in Windows Explorer
    • Secondary drive not visible in device manager
    • Secondary drive not visible in disk manager

    Steps to replicate issue:

    • Installing 1909 update

    Steps to resolve issue:

    • Uninstall 1909 update

    Since updates can only be delayed for so long, an actual fix would be appreciated.
     
    Teknophile, Mar 8, 2021
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  3. CEREBERUS
    cereberus Win User
    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    There are two tools essential tools that everyone one should always have - Macrium Reflect Free and a dishwasher. *Smile.
     
    cereberus, Mar 8, 2021
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  4. JKTEDDY77
    jkteddy77 Win User

    Folders being created seemingly randomly on my secondary drive

    Deleting the WindowsApps folder on secondary drive?


    Hmm, which is faster. I attempted a Live Linux Drive already but it was very slow and would not boot, not to mention I don't know a thing about using linux.

    Would option 2 be easier? I looked at Macrium, but the install steps themselves are confusing me, and I fear not knowing how to navigate it once I boot to it.

    EDIT: I installed Macrium Reflect Free, went through these steps to create the media.
    Don't forget to check the UEFI/MBR box if you are attempting this yourself.
    I then booted to it, "browsed my files for an image", but for real, navigate to the WindowsApps folder on your secondary drive, and delete it. It doesn't disappear instantly, but when you exit the drive, and log back into windows, the folder will be gone.

    Thanks for the suggestion cereberus!
     
    jkteddy77, Mar 8, 2021
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