Windows 10: Missing C Drive - only NTFS

Greetings, I recently deleted some unfamiliar files off my Lenovo IdeaPad 3, and now my C drive is not accessible, I did take a screenshot but am getting error message wen i try to post it here. The NTFS C drive does show but I get the below error message when I click on that. "Windows C is not accessible. Location is not available. Access is denied" I have tried to do a clean install of Windows 11 using a USB, but that is not working. I also tried to do a reset using the system app, but it does nothing! My laptop in a 2023, so hopefully it won't need to be replaced. Any guidance would be appr

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c drive is missing

Microsoft updated last night and now my c drive is missing. Suggestions?

 

Installing an SSD drive on my desktop to use as the C bootup drive

What are you talking about, I have Samsung 830 for 5 years and its still running great there is no issue with NTFS and SSD

To the OP all you have to do is use Macrium Reflect to clone your disk to your SSD you'll have to option to shrink your C partition before you start the actual clone check out this video
it walks you through step by step

 

External hard drive is NTFS but Xbox pc wont recognise it...

Dear Mothcat182,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



Thank you for reaching out regarding the issue with your Xbox app not recognizing your external hard drive as an NTFS device. It sounds frustrating, but I'm here to help you troubleshoot this problem. Here are a few steps you can follow:

1. Verify NTFS Format and Sector Size: First, let's ensure that your external hard drive is formatted to NTFS and check the sector size, as this might be the cause of the issue:
   
   • Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the search bar, right-clicking on it, and selecting 'Run as administrator'.
     
   • Enter the following command: fsutil fsinfo ntfsinfo D: (replace 'D' with your drive letter). This will display the NTFS volume information.
     
   • Look for the “Bytes Per Sector” and “Bytes Per Physical Sector” in the output. For compatibility with the Xbox app, these should ideally be 4096 bytes or less.
     
2. Reformat the Drive with Correct Sector Size: If your sector size is not 4096 bytes or less, you may need to reformat the drive with the correct sector size. Note that reformatting will erase all data on the drive, so make sure to back up your files first.
   
   • Back up all important data from your external hard drive.
     
   • Right-click the drive in 'This PC' or 'File Explorer' and select 'Format'.
     
   • Choose NTFS as the file system and set the 'Allocation unit size' to ‘4096 bytes’.
     
   • Check 'Quick Format' and click 'Start'.
     
   • This will erase all data on the drive, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.
     
3. Use another hard drive: If you cannot reformat the hard drive or the hard drive is still not recognized after formatting, it is likely that there is a compatibility problem with the hard drive. Please try using another hard drive to complete the installation.
   

I hope these steps help you get your drive recognized and allow you to reinstall your games. If there are any more questions or if you need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.



Best Regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist