Windows 10: Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"

Discus and support Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Even though I have "Hide empty drives" checked as I have always empty drives still show in Explorer's right pane.sfc /scannow command was invoked.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Hamed Hussain, Oct 30, 2023.

  1. HAMED HUSSAIN
    Hamed Hussain Win User

    Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"


    Even though I have "Hide empty drives" checked as I have always empty drives still show in Explorer's right pane.sfc /scannow command was invoked.

    :)
     
    Hamed Hussain, Oct 30, 2023
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  2. STEPHANIE SAL
    Stephanie Sal Win User

    Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"

    The two options are different. Checking the Show hidden files, folder or drives will display the files that are totally hidden, while checking the
    Hide empty drives will hide the drives that do not have anything in it.

    For further queries, feel free to post back.

    Thank you.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Oct 30, 2023
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  3. STEPHANIE SAL
    Stephanie Sal Win User
    Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"

    Hi James,

    We understand that you're having issues with hiding the empty drives on your computer. To diagnose the problem, we would like to ask a few questions:

    • Are these drives still connected to your computer?
    • What are the options when you right-click on the drive?
    • Are you still able to open these drives?

    Regards.
     
    Stephanie Sal, Oct 30, 2023
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  4. JAMESJOEY
    JamesJoey Win User

    Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"

    Empty Drives Displaying Despite Checking "Hide empty drives"

    If I check Hide empty drives then check Show hidden files, folder or drives,
    wouldn't that show the hidden empty drives because they are hidden??
     
    JamesJoey, Oct 30, 2023
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