Windows 10: How to move folder from C:\ local disk to different hard drive?

the common way to move a file on pc which has the "move" "location" property doesn't show on my end. I need an alternative way to move it

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External hard drive is showing up as local disk drive

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



As you have mentioned that the external hard drive is showing as local disk drive instead of a USB drive, it is because the file format for the external hard drive is same as the internal hard drive and that’s why it is showing
up as a local disk drive and not a USB drive.



Also, since you are facing issues while changing the drive letter of the drive, for further clarity on the issue and to guide you accordingly, respond to the questions listed below:

1. What is the make and model of the hard drive?
   
2. Were you able to save or create a file on the hard drive previously?
   
3. What happens when you try to copy and paste the data from the hard drive?
   
4. What was the result of check disk performed on the drive?
   

Since you are receiving the access denied error, I would suggest you to check if the user has appropriate permissions to read/write data on the external hard drive. Refer the article

"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and folders in Windows, refer the section
I cannot access, change, save, or delete files and folders.



Note:
The above article applies to Windows 10 also.



Please get back to us with the above information to assist you further with the issue.



We await your response.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

C and D Drives in Different Hard Disks

I just got a new desktop computer with Windows 10, and its OS is currently in C Drive right now.

The problem is that C Drive is only 111 GB, while D Drive is an empty 930 GB.

I am trying to transfer all files in my old laptop to the new desktop but can't do it because files would stop transferring due to C Drive being out of space.

I tried to extend the volume of C Drive, but couldn't do it because D Drive is for some reason allocated to a different hard disk (see the image below).





Is there any way to move D Drive from disk 2 to disk 0 so I can move on with transferring my old files?

 

External Hard Drive Only Reads as "Local Disk"

Hello,

I was able to fix one of my hard drives with a simple step, hopefully, I can fix another!

I have a WD Easystore HDD that has a lot of good graphic design material I can't lose. However, when I plug it in, the File Folder freezes up, and Disk Management hasn't loaded up all the way either. Normally with Disk Management, you see a list of drives to
work on. It currently still says "Connecting to Virtual Disk Service."

When I click on the drive I want to access, it takes a long time to load, as if it doesn't want to, and File Folder freezes. What can I do to repair this? Or is my External HDD permanently damaged?