Windows 10: External HDD showing twice in file explorer

Discus and support External HDD showing twice in file explorer in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; My external drive(Samsung) connected via usb3 has started showing twice in file explorer. Opening either shows exactly the same files inside. Screen... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by mactheglider, Jan 12, 2016.

  1. MACTHEGLIDER
    mactheglider Win User

    External HDD showing twice in file explorer


    My external drive(Samsung) connected via usb3 has started showing twice in file explorer. Opening either shows exactly the same files inside.
    Screen shot below, I've never tried this so I hope I've done it OK
    Any help with removing the "imposter" would be appreciated.


    External HDD showing twice in file explorer [​IMG]


    :)
     
    mactheglider, Jan 12, 2016
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  2. JAMESJOEY
    JamesJoey Win User

    Explorer Displaying External HDD Twice

    Just upgraded to Windows 10 Pro Version 1511.

    Explorer's navigation pane is displaying my External HDD twice where it wasn't being displayed twice prior to the upgrade.

    Also, the Quick Access folder is back.

    How do I hide the Quick Access folder?? I don't just mean removing or clearing items form it.

    I want the folder to be hidden.

    James
     
    JamesJoey, Jan 12, 2016
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  3. JAMESJOEY
    JamesJoey Win User
    Explorer Displaying External HDD Twice

    I found the registry tweak sand the extra drive is removed.
     
    JamesJoey, Jan 12, 2016
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  4. BARMAN58
    Barman58 Win User

    External HDD showing twice in file explorer

    Barman58, Jan 12, 2016
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  5. MACTHEGLIDER
    mactheglider Win User
    mactheglider, Jan 12, 2016
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  6. MACTHEGLIDER
    mactheglider Win User
    mactheglider, Apr 4, 2018
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