Windows 10: G:\ is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure the device or drive is connected

Hello,Some context for my issue: I recently changed updated from my old HDD to a new SSD. Instead of cloning due to size limitations of the SSD, I did a new install of Windows on the SSD. The PC is able to boot properly from the SSD. I want to continue using the HDD as an extra drive to store my files, so I connected it into another SATA port. PC is still able to boot just fine. However, when I try to access the "Users" > [my old user profile] > Documents/Downloads/Pictures/etc. on old HDD now drive letter as G instead of default C, it gives the error message of G:\users\profile\Docu

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"G:\ is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure ..." when plug in my USB drive

I got an error message "G:\ is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure ..." when plug in my USB drive. I am using Windows 10. The USB drive could work with with my PC before (Windows 10 also), same environment.

This problem suddenly occurred.

I try to plug in the same USB drive in another PC using Windows 7, it works. So the USB drive is healthy. Could you please help me to fix it?

Thanks.

 

"G:\ is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure ..." when plug in my USB drive

1. Go to the drive where the Windows is installed, for most users, it's C:\Users (or ).

2. Open the folder name with your username.

3. Right-Click on the Desktop and select Properties.

4. Under the Location tab, click the Restore Default button.

5. Restart PC.

If that does not work...

Uninstall and Reinstall the USB Drivers.

Step 1: Uninstall the Drivers

a. Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.

b. Click on “Device Manager” from that list.

c. Search for the USB from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” you may select that and then remove the corrupted drivers from the
computer.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and then restart the computer if prompted.

After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest drivers and check if that resolves the issue.

 

Things to do once connected new G-Sync monitor

I'm getting my G-Sync monitor today.

I think I have to take the following steps:

• Connect 1440p G-sync monitor with DP cable
• Connect second 1080p 60Hz monitor by HDMI
• Startup PC
• Reinstall display driver
• Restart PC (I always do that after display driver install)
• Activate G-Sync in NV control panel (I believe also V-Sync is auto on after that?)
• Set my 1440p monitor from 1080p to 1440p
• Calibrate my 1440p monitor

Also ingame, I should turn off V-Sync?
Are there any problems running a second 60Hz 1080p monitor?

Is there anything else I should do/know?