Windows 10: random files popping up in my d drive

Discus and support random files popping up in my d drive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; so recently i updated my pc and all of a sudden files been popping up i delete them and they come back this is what it looks like pls help me... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ConnorAybls, Aug 7, 2021.

  1. random files popping up in my d drive


    so recently i updated my pc and all of a sudden files been popping up i delete them and they come back this is what it looks like pls help me

    :)
     
    ConnorAybls, Aug 7, 2021
    #1

  2. D drive

    Hi,

    Based on the details you have provided us, it appears that there might be some corrupted contents on the said partition. We can also consider that this is caused by a virus.

    For us to check if a certain virus is hiding your files, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Type Command prompt in the search bar.
    • Type-in the following command:

      attrib -h -r -s /s /d D:\*.*
    • Press Enter to execute the command.

    If you think that there is nothing important stored in it, then we suggest that you reformat your D drive so that you can use the free space for important files.

    You can follow the steps below to start with the process:

    • Click on the File Explorer.
    • Select This PC.
    • Right-click on your D drive, then click on Format.
    • Follow the on-screen process to finish formatting the partition.

    Let us know how it goes so that we can further assist you.
     
    Engelsen Fad, Aug 7, 2021
    #2
  3. Marby Rey Win User
    A random window is popping up

    Hi,

    There are several factors that may cause this issue. To narrow down the concern, we'd like to ask additional information.

    • What changes have you made prior to the issue?
    • What activities are you doing when the random window popping up?
    • Would it be possible to send us a screenshot?
    • Did the issue persist in safe mode?

    For now, we suggest that you scan your computer using antivirus software to check for possible malware infection.
     
    Marby Rey, Aug 7, 2021
    #3
  4. ShaneN17 Win User

    random files popping up in my d drive

    Duplicate D:\ drive

    So my issue appears to be fixed and I did not end up having to format my D:\ drive.

    What I did was click on the File Properties for the D:\ (with the Videos icon), not the one that is my DATA (D: ) which is the proper one, clicked on restore default location, said NO to the merge, then another window came up (which I think I might have said
    Yes to originally, which could be the original source of my problem - I know, this problem is a result of user error
    random files popping up in my d drive [​IMG]
    ) and I said Yes (after fully reading it and understanding it this time. The second
    message is as follows (please ignore the name and the fact that it's to OneDrive, I obtained the picture from

    Access Denied - moving Pictures folder to default or other locations - Windows 10 Forums
    but the rest of the wording is what I saw).

    random files popping up in my d drive [​IMG]

    This seemed to disconnect (or what ever the heck was happening) the two listed D: drives. DATA (D: ) is normal. I still had D:\ with the videos icon kicking around. I made attempts to include this in the C:\User\...\Videos folder and then ended up with sub
    folders. Not EXACTLY sure where in the process of what I did fixed it, but at one point I closed the File Explorer window and when I reopened it everything was back to normal.

    Normal DATA (D: ), Normal Videos folder in the proper location and no subfolder, and no random D:\ drive with the Videos icon. Did a full shut down and restart and everything is looking as it should!

    No formatting of the D: drive either, so that's a bonus!

    Thanks for the suggestion though, it was definitely my next step if I wasn't able to fix it otherwise.
     
    ShaneN17, Aug 7, 2021
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