Windows 10: Add a hard-drive activity indicator to the Windows system tray

Discus and support Add a hard-drive activity indicator to the Windows system tray in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Once upon a time, all desktops and laptops had LEDs that would blink whenever there was hard drive activity. Somewhere along the way, PC manufacturers... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Borg 386, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. BORG 386
    Borg 386 Win User

    Add a hard-drive activity indicator to the Windows system tray


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    Add a hard-drive activity indicator to the Windows system tray - CNET

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    Borg 386, Feb 8, 2016
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  2. JACKPLATT
    JackPlatt Win User

    Feedback-Would Like Windows 10 To Have "Busy Flash Drive Notice" in System Tray

    I would like Windows 10 to have a back up icon for Flash Drive users in the System Tray where when the Flash Drive is backing up, the System Tray icon would have a lighted indictor, or better yet a toaster message indicating that a backup is taking place.

    Many people will remove their flash drives without using the "Safely Eject Hardware" utility for convenience. However, we know that when a Flash Drive is active, this can cause a loss of data and possible damage to the drive. Having a lighted indicator,
    or message in the System Tray when back up is occurring, will help prevent removal of flash drives during the back up process. Please note that I have sent this feedback to Microsoft.

    Jack
     
    JackPlatt, Feb 8, 2016
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  3. GREG CARMACK - WINDOWS MVP
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP Win User
    The Creators update for windows 10 left us with a black screen and cursor

    Does it have a drive letter in.Disk Management? Scroll down to examine each device, add letter or report back questionables.

    From Action tab Scan hardware.

    Try all USB ports. Watch system tray for activity.
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Feb 8, 2016
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