Windows 10: folders are syncing on same hard drive

Discus and support folders are syncing on same hard drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have two folders on one hard drive. When I alter the contents of one, the contents of the other is altered as well. They are in perfect sync and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ArthurEngland1, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. ARTHURENGLAND1
    ArthurEngland1 Win User

    folders are syncing on same hard drive


    I have two folders on one hard drive. When I alter the contents of one, the contents of the other is altered as well. They are in perfect sync and have different paths. To my knowledge, I have no third party software installed that would cause this and I find no mention of any MS standard software that will cause this to happen. It is an issue because the folder is where I store photos and it is rather large (and duplicated). Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    ArthurEngland1, Apr 5, 2019
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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, Apr 5, 2019
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  3. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User
    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Apr 5, 2019
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  4. ANIL MADISHETTY
    Anil Madishetty Win User

    folders are syncing on same hard drive

    exterior hard drive usable?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Plug USB hard drive into old computer.
    • Open File Explorer (Win+E) and open the USB drive.
    • Open another File Explorer window and open your documents folder.
    • Drag files to the USB drive.
    • Move drive to new computer.
    • Drag files to their new homes in the matching documents/pictures/videos/whatever folders you use to organize.
    Please let us know if you have any further issues. in uploading/ transferring data.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Apr 5, 2019
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