Windows 10: External D Drive doesn't show up on file explorer.

Discus and support External D Drive doesn't show up on file explorer. in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I got the 'USB Device Not Recognized' message last week while trying to plug in my external drive, it doesn't show up in file explorer, none of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Monstermaster, May 4, 2021.

  1. MONSTERMASTER
    Monstermaster Win User

    External D Drive doesn't show up on file explorer.


    I got the 'USB Device Not Recognized' message last week while trying to plug in my external drive, it doesn't show up in file explorer, none of the files have been deleted and as far as I know it is recoverable. Can someone help with this one? Mine is 10586.122 and version 1551.

    :)
     
    Monstermaster, May 4, 2021
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  2. REMON ONT
    Remon Ont Win User

    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
    Remon Ont, May 5, 2021
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  3. TIM1901
    Tim1901 Win User
    File Explorer Not Showing External "A" Drive

    I plugged an external "A" drive into my computer via a USB port with File Explorer open. The "A" drive shows up, but only for about 2 seconds and then it goes away. I changed USB ports and it does the same. I checked Device Manager under "Floppy Drives"
    and it shows the "A" drive connected. Can anyone offer any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks!!
     
    Tim1901, May 5, 2021
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  4. GEGJR
    gegjr Win User

    External D Drive doesn't show up on file explorer.

    External drives show twice in file explorer In Windows 10 external usb drives show twice in file explorer.

    External drives show twice in file explorer

    In Windows 10 external usb drives show twice in file explorer. Once under This PC and again under Desktop. How do eliminate one?

    According to support this isn't a flaw. I consider it to be a design flaw. The second appearance of the usb connected D drive is NOT under libraries.
    External D Drive doesn't show up on file explorer. 241fbafc-73d0-4cf8-b63d-4e4d8edbb5e6?upload=true.png
     
    gegjr, May 5, 2021
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