Windows 10: Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image.

Discus and support Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I have installed 2 SSD and 1 Hard drive, I am running windows 11 OS, previously I was able to create system image on my hard drive but now when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AnkurSaini1093, Oct 25, 2021.

  1. Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image.


    Hi,I have installed 2 SSD and 1 Hard drive, I am running windows 11 OS, previously I was able to create system image on my hard drive but now when I open the app to create a new backup, it don't show my hard drive in dropdown.As you can see there is a 2 TB Hard drive E drive.Drive E already has a folder WindowsImageBackupDrive E is not there in drop down.

    :)
     
    AnkurSaini1093, Oct 25, 2021
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  2. Unable to use System restore from a windows 10 image on Windows 7 with error: "windows cannot find a system image-the usb drive is not visible"

    Hi Otley,

    Thanks for replying to us with the status of your issue.

    As you mentioned, when you connect the USB flash drive in to the system then the System image backup is not present. It might occur if the System image files is not created properly or may be it got corrupted.

    As an initial steps I suggest you to check for the memory space in the USB flash driver.

    If the Memory is occupied in the USB flash drive the I suggest you to try running check disk on USB flash drive and check if it helps.

    Follow the below steps to perform Check Disk.


    • Press Windows + X on your keyboard.

    • Select Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type the below commands.

      Chkdsk [drive letter]: /f /r

    Reply to us with the status of your issue, we will be happy to assist you.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Oct 25, 2021
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  3. cobrasl Win User
    External Hard Drive (WD Elements) is visible in PW but not in explorer

    followed steps..

    the partition displayed as below...


    Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image. [​IMG]


    as advised I selected "list".. and for a long time it was like this..


    Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image. [​IMG]
     
    cobrasl, Oct 25, 2021
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  4. Hard drive is not visible in dropdown for creating system image.

    Unable to use System restore from a windows 10 image on Windows 7 with error: "windows cannot find a system image-the usb drive is not visible"

    Please help me restore windows 10
     
    raymond.bell, Oct 25, 2021
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