How to Force Windows to Show All Drives in File Explorer
Open File Explorer., Click File., Click Change folder and search options., Click the View tab. , Uncheck Hide Empty Drives. , Click OK. , Click This PC.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open File Explorer.
This is the folder icon in the quick launch bar. -
Step 2: Click File.
This is in the upper left corner of the file explorer window. , You can also search the start menu for “File Explorer options” to access this menu.
You can also access this menu by opening the Control Panel and choosing “View all categories” in the upper right corner. ,,,, This is in the left sidebar of the file explorer window and will display all of the drives connected to your computer, whether or not they contain media.
The “This PC” option is the same as “My Computer” on older versions of Windows. -
Step 3: Click Change folder and search options.
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Step 4: Click the View tab.
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Step 5: Uncheck Hide Empty Drives.
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Step 6: Click OK.
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Step 7: Click This PC.
Detailed Guide
This is the folder icon in the quick launch bar.
This is in the upper left corner of the file explorer window. , You can also search the start menu for “File Explorer options” to access this menu.
You can also access this menu by opening the Control Panel and choosing “View all categories” in the upper right corner. ,,,, This is in the left sidebar of the file explorer window and will display all of the drives connected to your computer, whether or not they contain media.
The “This PC” option is the same as “My Computer” on older versions of Windows.
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