Windows 10: Windows 10 Home (1909): External HDD's shown as generic 'Devices' in 'Devices and Printers'...

Hi! Recently I noticed some wierd problem with 'devices and printers' application: I've got several external HDD constanly connected to my PC, so usualy then browse Devices and printers I see them as storage devices with proper model number and icons. But recently I noticed that they are in 'no data' cathegory and don't have proper icons or model name. I tried to disconnect/reconnect them, change usb port and noticed one more thing - that problem goes only for mass storage type devices - flash drives, external HDD, they all get that 'Device' icons with no additions data shown.



HDD itselves works fine, and I still see them in device manager... but the thing with 'devices and printers' still disturbs me.




My system runs on Windows 10 Home, v 1909

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iPhone shown as Unspecified in Devices and Printers


I have a problem with my iPhone 5s/iOS 9.2.1 in Windows 10 Pro x64 Build 10586.71, as shown in the pictures:

Although everything works OK, i.e.
• iTunes v.12.3.2.35 recognizes it, backs it up and syncs it
• I can see its content from Windows Explorer
• and in Device Manager has the latest drivers for both Apple iPhone & Apple Mobile Device USB Driver

the iPhone is shown in “Devices and Printers” under Unspecified Devices.







Is there any way to fix that?

Any suggestion is welcomed... except from in-place-upgrade - that goes to my dear friend Shawn Brink, he knows why!

Dimitri

 

windows 10 VERY slow when trying to open Devices & Printers?

Although I appreciate your offer for suggestions as you can see by the post dates, this thread is a bit long in the tooth. The issue was resolved with one of the updated builds of windows 10. Although in my opinion it's still not as fast as Windows 7, it's nowhere near as slow as it was in summer 2016 when I posted this issue.

Thread issue resolved

 

iPhone shown as Unspecified in Devices and Printers


Hi Dimitri,

Not sure if this is a help but my iPhone 6/iOS 9.2.1 shows in 'Devices & Printers' as well as 'This PC' identically to your 2 screenshots.....perhaps that is intentional?

I guess this jars on you (it does with me*Sad). I would like to see it suitably listed as say 'Portable Devices' or 'Mobile Devices' and displayed with appropriate custom icons

If it transpires that this is correct, perhaps the forum Gurus could suggest how we might customise Windows 10 to display them in a more 'visibly appealing' format......

Any thoughts guys???