Windows 10: Access files from other windows drive?

Discus and support Access files from other windows drive? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have two installations of windows on two separate hard drives currently running. When i boot the pc it gives the option to choose from my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/pooperT100, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. /U/POOPERT100
    /u/pooperT100 Win User

    Access files from other windows drive?


    I have two installations of windows on two separate hard drives currently running. When i boot the pc it gives the option to choose from my installations from windows 10 and 8.1 . I wish to be able to access all the files of each installation from either windows install. For example I currently cannot access the users folder of the windows 8.1 install from windows 10.

    is there any to get complete access to both drives from either windows installation?

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    /u/pooperT100, Mar 31, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 31, 2020
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    Unable to access flash drive after copying the files on Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the Flash drive on your computer. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • What exactly happens when you try to access the drive?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message with this issue?
    • What happens when you try to erase/ delete/ format the drive?
    • Is the desktop running on Windows 10 operating system?
    • How exactly are you trying to access the drive on your system?

    If you are connecting the drive through ports, I suggest you to connect to different ports and check if it helps.

    Also, as the drive was unable to be accessed on both the system, this might be an issue with the hard drive as well.

    Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 2: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type updates.
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and with the required information for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 31, 2020
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    Access files from other windows drive?

    little cat, Mar 31, 2020
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