Windows 10: extra drives in navigation pane of explorer

Discus and support extra drives in navigation pane of explorer in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; yes , I use "Remove_Drives_from_Navigation_Pane.reg" after every major update puts them back. But I haven't found a good purpose in Microsoft having 2... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by thomaseg1, May 23, 2019.

  1. thomaseg1 Win User

    extra drives in navigation pane of explorer


    yes , I use "Remove_Drives_from_Navigation_Pane.reg" after every major update puts them back.

    But I haven't found a good purpose in Microsoft having 2 copies of usb drives there, or putting back with the update.
    *Sleepy*Biggrin

    :)
     
    thomaseg1, May 23, 2019
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  2. Retro54 Win User

    Drive listing on navigation pane

    Since updating to version 1511, I've noticed that the navigation pane in file explorer no longer lists my drives in order of the drive letters. They are now listed based on the nickname of the drive which after all these years makes it very confusing. I
    now have to be scrolling the list to make sure I'm opening the correct drive. ANNOYING.

    Is there a simple way to force the navigation pane to list them in order of drive letters?
     
    Retro54, May 23, 2019
    #2
  3. Show fixed drives in navigation pane

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern, I will be glad to assist you with this.

    In order for the drives to appear in the navigation pane, I would suggest you to pin the drives in quick access. This way, every time you open file explorer, you will be able to easily access and see the drives on the navigation pane. To do so, follow the
    steps below:

    1. Press Windows key + E to open file explorer.

    2. Click This PC on the left pane.

    3. Left click on a drive and drag it under the quick access pane and release the mouse once you see the "pin to quick access" popup

    4. Repeat the steps for the remaining drives.

    Hope this helps.

    Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, May 23, 2019
    #3
  4. extra drives in navigation pane of explorer

    Not able to open sub-folders from navigation pane in File explorer.

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • Under which drive are you not able to view the sub folders?
    • Are you not able to expand the options from navigation pane of the File explorer?


    This seems to be a temporary issue. Sometimes disabling and enabling some of the options will fix the issue.



    Follow the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

    • Open File explorer by pressing Windows key + E keys on the keyboard.
    • Click on View tab located at the top of the window.
    • Click on Navigation pane and uncheck Navigation pane option.
    • Close the window, follow the above steps from a to
      c
      , only this time check the option Navigation pane and check if the changes are effective.


    Write back to us for further assistance, we will be happy to assist.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, May 23, 2019
    #4
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