Windows 10: how to stop "Removable Storage Device" folder from reappearing

Hello All,all of a sudden I get a "removable Storage Device" folder on my desktop after I insert my USB drive and open a file ... the same drive I use for a while. This never happened before. I'm not talking about the window that opens when inserting the drive.It's just a folder and It cannot be deleted the normal way.Yes ... I can get rid of the folder by refreshing the desktop but after I open a file on the flash drive it reappears.Any fixes?It's annoyingThanks

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Internal Storage devices being detected as removable devices

Hi,

I would suggest you to update your storage controller driver.

Method 1: Update Storage Controller Driver

Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Storage Controller.
• Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
  and select Update Driver Software.
• Wait for sometime and check if the issue persists.
• Restart your system.

Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Storage Controller driver from the Manufacturer's Website

Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Storage Controller.
• Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
  and select Uninstall.
• Now, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest storage controller driver.
• Once the download is complete, double-click and run the setup file to complete installation.
• Restart your system.

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

What is this folder "Removable Storage Devices"?  

It is your choice whether you take my advice or not.
Good luck with it.

For your reading if you care to do so
What is the Removable Storage Devices folder on my desktop.

See this
What Is Removable Storage Devices Folder and How to Delete It

Method 3.

I can understand your hesitance to as you say

I cannot understand your hesitation in running a scan, but as I said it is your choice.

 

A folder named "Removable Storage Devices" suddenly on my desktop

Hello,

A software conflict is one of the possible causes why you're getting a folder
"Removable Storage Devices". To help you resolve your concern, kindly follow these steps:

• Perform a clean boot. You may refer to this
  link.
• Use the
  System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files.
• Restart your computer. If the issue persists, kindly delete the folder. But before doing so, please create a backup file just in case you encounter a data loss.
  

Do let us know if you have any other concerns.