Windows 10: new Hard drive missing from file explorer

Discus and support new Hard drive missing from file explorer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; The disk 2 and drive WDC show up in device and disk management but not in file explorer and i want to format it what can i do i also dont see add new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by XavierPiscopo-Todd, May 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM.

  1. new Hard drive missing from file explorer


    The disk 2 and drive WDC show up in device and disk management but not in file explorer and i want to format it what can i do i also dont see add new partitions

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    XavierPiscopo-Todd, May 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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  2. exterior hard drive usable?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • Plug USB hard drive into old computer.
    • Open File Explorer (Win+E) and open the USB drive.
    • Open another File Explorer window and open your documents folder.
    • Drag files to the USB drive.
    • Move drive to new computer.
    • Drag files to their new homes in the matching documents/pictures/videos/whatever folders you use to organize.
    Please let us know if you have any further issues. in uploading/ transferring data.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, May 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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  3. Remon Ont Win User
    External Hard Drive

    Hi John,

    We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below:

    • Open your External Hard Drive file in File Explorer.
    • Type the name of the file you want to search on the search box and click Enter.
    The file will show up in Search Results and you will be able to move it to the correct folder.

    Let us know if you need further help.
     
  4. Rose Cal Win User

    new Hard drive missing from file explorer

    Hard Drive Space Missing

    Hi,

    It is possible that hard drive space was missing due to a corrupted file system. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Have you tried deleting temporary files?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far aside from checked the hidden files?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
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