Windows 10: Updated Windows. External Drive Unallocated. Are my files gone forever?

Discus and support Updated Windows. External Drive Unallocated. Are my files gone forever? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I updated windows 10 and windows defender (?) on my mom's laptop on Thursday 8.15.2019. It needed more space to dump the old stuff so I hooked up my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by CristinaGrossi, Aug 19, 2019.

  1. CRISTINAGROSSI
    CristinaGrossi Win User

    Updated Windows. External Drive Unallocated. Are my files gone forever?


    I updated windows 10 and windows defender (?) on my mom's laptop on Thursday 8.15.2019. It needed more space to dump the old stuff so I hooked up my external drive (that had about 800 GB free space on it) to give it some help. Today, 8.19.2019, I plugged my drive at work and the computer doesn't recognize it. I found it in disk management and it says: 931.51 GB unallocated. The drive is a terabyte. So not only can I not look at the files, it looks like all my files are gone? Please help. Please tell me my files are safe and how to view them. This was where I stored pictures of my daughter growing up. I'm not good with computers. I didn't know using my drive for an update would jeopardize my files. Please please help. <:'(

    :)
     
    CristinaGrossi, Aug 19, 2019
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  2. REALTRAVISBROWN92
    realtravisbrown92 Win User

    Unallocated Space to C Drive

    Thanks
     
    realtravisbrown92, Aug 19, 2019
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  3. NANCY3243
    nancy3243 Win User
    Move unallocated space in external drive

    Windows 10 OS-I have an external drive with 200 GB of unallocated space on the E Drive Disk1. How can I move this unallocated space to the E Drive to allow for a larger backup.

    how to use unallocated space on my external drive- Original Title
     
    nancy3243, Aug 19, 2019
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  4. MELITON DEC
    Meliton Dec Win User

    Updated Windows. External Drive Unallocated. Are my files gone forever?

    unallocated space in G drive (external)

    Hi,

    It seems that the external drive's disk partition was not fully or properly allocated. You can extend the disk's partition size by following these steps:

    • Click Windows logo (Start), then type diskmgmt.msc.
    • Right-click the basic volume you want to extend. This is the external drive's partition that was previously allocated.
    • Select Extend Volume.
    • Follow the instructions on your screen.

    Note: Make sure that you are selecting the correct disk or partition that you want to modify to avoid unexpected data loss. Also, it would be best to backup any existing files on your external drive before making any changes.

    If you are still having challenges on managing your disk's partition, we suggest that you post your concern on
    TechNet since this particular issue is beyond the scope
    of this forum.

    Don't hesitate to provide us some feedback.

    Regards.
     
    Meliton Dec, Aug 19, 2019
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