Windows 10: Backup folder not visible on external HD

Discus and support Backup folder not visible on external HD in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; On my 2 Tb WD external drive I have some standard folders that are visible. However I cant find the WD backup folder. My standard folders take up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Deepthroat, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. DEEPTHROAT
    Deepthroat Win User

    Backup folder not visible on external HD


    On my 2 Tb WD external drive I have some standard folders that are visible.


    However I cant find the WD backup folder. My standard folders take up less than 500 Gb and it shows only 1.07 Mb is available.


    File explore options" are set to "Show hidden files, folders and drivers"


    Backup folder not visible on external HD 752a94b1-2990-46f9-8cdb-124e46baf3f8?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    Deepthroat, Jan 15, 2020
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  2. JORN DALSGAARD
    Jorn Dalsgaard Win User

    Backup on external HD

    I have several external HD units for backup.

    All units turn on was accessible in computer and ready for backup via SyncToy.

    In Win 10 the external HD sowed op the first two days. Then disappeared one by one.

    All discs had its own drive letter.

    Now only one external HD is accessible.

    Wil that HD disappear too.
     
    Jorn Dalsgaard, Jan 15, 2020
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  3. COBRASL
    cobrasl Win User
    External Hard Drive (WD Elements) is visible in PW but not in explorer


    followed steps..

    the partition displayed as below...


    Backup folder not visible on external HD [​IMG]


    as advised I selected "list".. and for a long time it was like this..


    Backup folder not visible on external HD [​IMG]
     
    cobrasl, Jan 15, 2020
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Backup folder not visible on external HD

    HD Partitions visible but no file table?

    I've lost my data, my secondary HD, partitions are visible in Explorer but can't access the files.

    -> What happens when you try?

    -> Do you have any backup on an external medium?
     
    Frederik Long, Jan 15, 2020
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