Windows 10: I have accidentally deleted a volume from storage volumes in device manager

So I was bored, then I decided to check hidden files from device manager. I decided to update a volume driver because I was bored, and after doing that, I left clicked on another volume driver. After that, it literally triple clicked everything, and my PC restarted. I lost a volume from storage volumes all because of my bad mouse. I can hear sounds, but it is just that I cannot click or do anything with the volume icon. Is there something that I can do except reinstalling my windows? My operating system is Windows 10 Pro, and its version is 20H2 OS Build 19045.4842.

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How to recover a volume accidentally delete from Storage Spaces

Need urgent help here:
1. I have a Mass Storage Space created and it included 3 disks
2. In Disk Manager, I accidentally deleted the volume on the storage space
3. The files are all there on the three disk as in the Storage Space management page the disks are all showing as being at capacity (see attached screen shot below)
4. In disk manager, the D drive previously associated with the Storage Space is now showing as unallocated

Question: Is it possible to restore the volume on the storage space?

Thanks!

 

How to restore a volume accidentally deleted from Storage Spaces

Need urgent help here:

1. I have a Mass Storage Space created in Windows 10 and it includs 3 disks

2. In Disk Manager, I accidentally deleted the volume on the storage space

3. The files are all there intact on the three disk as in the Storage Space management page the disks are all showing as being at capacity (see attached screen shot below)

4. In disk manager, the D drive previously associated with the Storage Space is now showing as unallocated

Question: Is it possible to restore the volume on the storage space? If I create a volume on the D drive without formatting it, would that allow me to access all the files still in the Storage Space?

Thanks!

 

Unknown Device "On: Volume Manager" | Drives Inaccessable in Explorer

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

This issue seems to be related to a problem with the Volume Manager driver or a conflict with the storage devices on your system. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Disable and re-enable the Volume Manager service:
   
   • Open the Run dialog (Windows key + R) and type "services.msc" to open the Services window.
     
   • Locate the "Volume Manager" service, right-click on it and select "Properties".
     
   • Change the "Startup type" to "Automatic" and click "Start" to start the service.
     
   • Apply the changes and close the window.
     
2. Run the Windows System File Checker (SFC) and DISM:
   
   • Open an elevated command prompt (right-click on the Start menu and select "Command Prompt (Admin)").
     
   • Run the following commands:
     
     sfc /scannow
     
     This will scan and repair any corrupted system files.
     
     DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
     
     This will use Windows Update to download and replace any corrupted system files.
     
3. Check for hardware issues:
   
   • Since the issue seems to affect both internal and external storage devices, it's possible that there could be a hardware problem, such as a failing motherboard or storage controller.
     
   • You can try testing the drives on another computer to see if the issue persists. If the drives work fine on another system, the problem is likely with your current computer.
     
4. Try a clean boot:
   
   • Start your computer in a clean boot state by disabling all non-Microsoft services and startup items.
     
   • This can help identify if a third-party application or driver is causing the issue.
     
   • Disclaimer: A “clean boot” starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. It helps to determine whether a background service is interfering with your game or program and to isolate the cause of a problem.
     
     These steps of "clean boot" might look complicated at first glance. However, to avoid any trouble for you, please follow them in order and step-by step so that it will help you get back on track.
     
5. Perform a System Restore or Reset:
   
   • If the above steps don't work, you may need to perform a System Restore to a previous point in time when the issue didn't exist.
     
   • As a last resort, you can try resetting your Windows 11 installation, which will reinstall Windows while preserving your personal files.
     

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist