D Drive Suddenly Missing in Windows 10/11? (Solved with 5 Solutions)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, we discuss the sudden disappearance of the D drive in Windows 10/11 systems. Tutorial for reference: bit.ly/47eQkYZ
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:14 Why D Drive not Showing up in Windows
2:18 Method 1: Assign D Drive Letter to the Partition via CMD
3:17 Method 2: Rescan Disks
3:40 Method 3: Restore Your Computer to a Previous Point
4:20 Method 4: Make the Hidden Drives Show
5:10 Method 5: Update the Disk Driver
The D drive, which is important for storing different types of data, requires quick problem-solving in order to maintain system stability.
The video begins by explaining possible causes for the problem, like conflicts with drive letters, changes made to the system after an update, unintentional deletions, hidden drives, and drivers that need updating. After recognizing these issues, a guide with a series of steps to solve them is provided.
Possible solutions include using the Command Prompt to assign the letter "D" to the drive, scanning the disks again, restoring the system, revealing hidden drives, and updating the drivers for the disk.
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theres no way people who say "Thank you so much this worked!!!" are real
did it work?
@@Amadeus466 nah
this is literally same exact thing on every video. none of it fuckin works.
Yes it did work, i mean I do see my drive now, and it also says that "yes there is some shit stored over there" (i mean- you know-)
But on opening it, its empty like my head right now ;-;
worked for me
Hi guys, if this video doesnt work try simply turning your PC off with the power switch on the back of the PC. After the most recent windows update, my local D drive disappeared and was listed as "unknown", and simply turning the power switch on and off fixed the problem. Hope this helps.
I don’t have a PC I have a laptop. How do you fix this issue on there?
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Thank you.. It worked
Thanks soldiers 🙏
This worked!! thanks
Super glad everything is worked
thanks you so much sir its working
Thank you so much you really helped me, i tried the disk assign letter method
Thank you so much this worked!!!
Hey!thank you sow much!! This helped me
Hey, my user data suddenly disappeared from by laptop, like everything from wall paper to pined apps on task bar, but some applications installed are not deleted like brave browser ( though all the app data inside then got erased ). All my files in downloads, documents and desktop etc are deleted there was only a little data left recycle bin was about some folders in C drive. I don't usually have any D drive on my laptop I guess. So help me, what should I do
Hi there,
It is possible to recover permanently deleted data. You can try the trial version to check if your files can be found. If so, then it is suggested to buy to recover them back. Try Recoverit for free here: bit.ly/3Yte0n0
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restoring worked for me thank you
Hi Im running with Win 11 Pro my D drive Samsung 980 pro disappeared after I did an update with Driver Booster in steam. My D drive shows in Bios but somewhere is windows at all and Driver booster was installed on my D drive as well as important documents. What do I do to retreive? I checked in diskpart and missing volume not there.
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried everything above and the data is important on the drive I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.
I tried everything, nothing worked. My computer had a pending update that required restarting, I did several times and the notification wasn't going away. I gave up and went to sleep, this morning I turned the computer on, it recognized the HD (D:) the windows update still not applied. And now I'm doing a back up to the cloud of the important files on that HD.
Hi there, thank you for your question! If this continues to happen backing up your data is a great idea as it might be getting close to complete failure I would also recommend making sure it is properly connect to your computer and not a cable causing the issue.
Hi guys, if this video doesnt work try simply turning your PC off then remove your wires from your hard disk then place it back its work for me i hope its work for you guys good luck .
i download wondershare installed it and gave it administrative permission and my d,e,f drive got vanished,it only left c drive ,wtf is ur APP
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Thanks for kind help yes it worked
Thanks a lot! First method was helpfull!!!
Ooo,it’s really working but the drive size has changed!
Thank you very much bro.
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When i try to install things my drive dissappear for a long time unless i power it off and power it on back and when it dissappear it doesn't show the drive at all even in cmd ir doesn't show it.
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps in the video and none worked id recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.
I have the same issue- i cant figure out the problem
In my Disk management .. Disk 2 is shown , But it's unallocated. And It's not showing Drive D in cmd . When I use Command that I followed you ... Can explain how can I do resovlve the problem ?
Hi there, thank you for your question! First I would recommend allocating the your drive using the disk management tool it should allow you to when you click on and just select allocate drive and follow the steps for the D drive I would recommend making sure all cables are plugged in correctly and nothing has come loose then check the BIOS to see if the drive appears in the bios if not it might be an issue with the drive itself.
thank you rescan disk worked
Method 2: Rescan Disks
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I have just one disk, ssd. My ssd hard disk was divided into c and d. c contains the operating system. One day, when I turned off the computer and turned it on, I saw that the local disk D had disappeared. I'm sure I didn't delete local disk d. Has anyone experienced this? How can I solve it?
Hi there, thank you for your question! Did the separate partition have any data on the drive are any files missing on your computer since the partition disappeared?
4:11 my local disk C is turn off where do I turn it on?
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps in the video you can try use a different drive or USB to with a windows installed, to boot from that drive and access the local disk C from there and try repair the drive. You may need to change the boot order in the BIOS settings to do this. Try checking the BIOS to see if the drive is even detected by the computer as then it may be an issue with the drive itself.
Hi. I have a HDD with No drive letter. And in Disk Management the drive show's up but it say's Unallocated. So its asking me to format to Give it a drive letter. But i have alot of data on it, old pic and work can you help?
Hi there, thank you for your question. If your HDD is showing as "Unallocated" in Disk Management and you're prompted to format it, it means that there is no file system on the disk, or the existing file system is not recognized by the operating system. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that your data is lost.
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware thank you for the reply. So what would be my next step? please
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After I updated my windwos, I ran into the problem of my PC not being able to start normally, and after further research, I found out D Drive was missing. After opening my PC via secure mode I tried to rescan. But when I went to rescan my disk, the option to actually "rescan" was blocked and gray, therefor couldnt be used.
Any ideas of help?
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps in the video I would recommend making sure the drive is properly connected if it is it might be an issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.
Thank you so much! this works first try :)
The D drive on the laptop disappears when I load something big on it. example: 1T - gtaV loads 1/3 of the D drive , but then the loading stops and the D drive disappears. But if I restart the laptop the D drive comes back, and if I try again after that it stops where it left off. I did a fragmentation run but found nothing wrong. Any ideas?
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps mentioned in the video it might be an issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.
I have done this and restored 2 drives but actually i have 3 drives before its disappeared.
Now the problem is:
D drive cant have access and in properties no security option showing
E drive have access but when i open it its showing empty sespite having data out of 84 gb from 497 gb.
Please look into it.
Hi there, thank you for your question! I would recommend following these steps. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
Type "gpedit.msc" and press Enter to open the Local Group Policy Editor in the left pane, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Explorer in the right pane, find and double-click on “Remove Security tab.” Then choose “Disabled” or “Not Configured,” then click OK and close the Local Group Policy Editor.
restoring the last point worked for me
yo really thanks appreciate the work
My E drive is missing. Do I go through the same steps to recover it?
Hi there, thank you for your question! Yes you do.
hello ..my recovery D is almost full..and its not appear on RUN...what should i do?thanks
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you're trying to free up space on your D drive I would recommend trying to go through it and see if any personal data is saved on their that you can backup to the cloud or store on any other drive to free up space.
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hello. before the disappearance of my disk, I did a format from disk management and did not do a quick format. after that my disk was still there but there was no volume. after I checked in disk management it said "disk not initialized" and now it's really gone after doing rescan. I have also removed the sata cable and changed the location of the sata cable and it is still completely gone. please help me if you have any solution. thanks
i can't do assign letter cuz that drive volume want to assign letter doesn't show up
Hi there, thank you for your question. It sounds like you are encountering issues with your disk after performing a format in Disk Management. If the disk is showing as "Not Initialized," it means that the disk does not have a valid partition table or is not recognized by the system. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially recover the disk:
1. Check Disk in BIOS/UEFI:
Restart your computer and access the BIOS/UEFI settings.
Check if the disk is detected in the BIOS/UEFI.
If the disk is not recognized in the BIOS/UEFI, there may be a hardware issue. Ensure the power and data cables are securely connected.
2. Use Disk Management:
Open Disk Management:
Press Win + X and select "Disk Management."
Initialize the Disk:
Right-click on the disk that says "Not Initialized."
Choose "Initialize Disk" and follow the on-screen instructions.
Create a New Partition:
After initializing the disk, right-click on the unallocated space.
Choose "New Simple Volume" and follow the wizard to create a new partition.
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware for second steps, I've done that but it says can't find it.
Ok, got it back but now do you have a video that tells me how to get permission to use it? Because now access to Drive D is denied!
Hi there, thank you for your question! right click on the drive and select Properties, go to the Security tab, click Advanced, change the owner to Everyone, and apply the changes. Try running CMD as administrator and type these commands "takeown /f d: /r /d y", " icacls D: /t /grant everyone:F"
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftwareThat would be swell, but there is no “Advanced” on my security tab, however I will try the second option.
hey bro I followed the cmd method, now I have the D drive but that's not the D drive that I'm looking for, please help me to undo it, It's jus 100mb and it is the system drive which is I don't like to to see it like that..please dude help me undo this thing. thanks in advance
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same issue. Do you solved it?
Hello In my system show access denied when I click the local disk Z. How we access this local disk plz help me.?
Hi there, thank you for your question! I would recommend clicking on the drive and selecting properties then go to security and advanced and make sure you account has permission to access the drive then restart your computer.
I used pendrive.. Suddenly D drive not showing
(Windows11 dell inspiron 15 3000)plez help me
Hi there,
If your external hard disk is not showing up in disk management, it's possible that there is an issue with the connection between the hard disk and your computer. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:
Check the cable and connections.
Check if the hard disk is spinning up.
Check if the hard disk is recognized on another computer.
Check the power supply.
Try data recovery software. Download Recoverit here: bit.ly/3ZoowNK
If none of these steps work, it's possible that the hard disk has failed and may need to be replaced.
It worked but i can't open it. it says "You have been denied permission to access this folder. To gain access to this folder you will need to use the
Hi there, thank you for your question! When you try to access it make sure to right click and select open as administrator this should solve your issue.
I have accidentally deleted the D drive what do i do then?
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps in the video trying opening up command prompt with administrator access then type "DiskPart" and press enter then type "List Volume" and locate the volume responding to your C drive then type "Select Volume X" and then "extend" hopefully that helps.
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware thanks ill try
what to do if my all disk are not showing accept C drive ? and these all solutions didn't worked!😭
Hi there, thank you for your question! Open Device Manager and look for your disk under the Disk drives branch. If it is disabled, right-click it and select Enable Device. If it is not listed, click the Scan for hardware changes button on the toolbar. Check the physical connection of your disk and make sure it is properly plugged in and receiving power. If it is an external USB disk, try a different USB port or cable. Open Disk Management and look for your disk. If it is offline, right-click it and select Online. If it is not initialized, right-click it and select Initialize Disk. If it does not have a drive letter, right-click the partition and select Change Drive Letter and Paths. If the partition is corrupted or unallocated, right-click it and select Format or New Simple Volume.
*SOLVED:*
My D drive is marked "uninitialized", and if I initialized it, I'm afraid it would delete all the data.
Got to call my brother-in-law who's quite an expert on PC. He installed my unused USB drive (could also use burnable DVD) with a program called DLC Boot (takes like 3GB but need at least another 6GB to be unzipped), then scanned my PC in Mini Windows mode. Took like 5 hours for my 2TB harddrive to be completely scanned, and voila, I got my D drive back.
*Tips:*
Because harddrive would wear out faster if you add/delete/move lots of files frequently (e.g. for recording & editing purposes), he suggests to install harddrive testing apps to check your harddrive quality, such as ASTRA32. If it's poor or bad, prepare to replace it & backup/move your data to another drives.
Also, try not to turn off your PC forcefully (without proper shutdown) too often, because it could contribute to faster harddrive failure.
My second drive terabyte drive disappeared it shows it is working but can't access it
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps mentioned in the video I would recommend trying to initialize your drive in disk management. If that doesn't work it might be an issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional.
The unallocated drive shown is very less size than my actual D drive. For other options nothing is working for me
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps in the video It might indicate an issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware I switched off from the power button. After that both D and E drives got recovered. This problem happened because hard disk got damaged? What do you think?
System restore is having error
Hi there,
Could you please elaborate on your question? We're glad to help.
I have Lenovo IdeaPad S540 WINDOWS 11 ,
In my internal 1tb hdd was not showing anywhere, but sometimes it show miracle
and seen some time . And it was also not seen disk mangement also, It's D DRIVE
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you started noticing that your hard drive is not showing up on Windows 11 after updating your PC, the issue might be down to the update. The solution is to uninstall the update to fix the problem with your hard drive missing on Windows 11. Outdated drivers can cause a series of hard drive errors on your PC, including this one. The quick way out, in this case, is to reinstall or update your drivers. Run a quick SFC scan: If your hard drive is not showing up in Disk Management, it might be because your system files are broken. You can fix this quickly by repairing the corrupt system files using the built-in tool or repair software. If the hard drive is not initialized, it will not show up in Disk Management. You can initialize the drive by following these steps: right-click on the Start menu, select Disk Management, right-click on the unallocated space of the hard drive, and select Initialize Disk. I hope this helps you resolve the issue with your hard drive.
My issue is none of those. I was editing photos and my computer locked up. I couldn't even turn it off so I turned the power strip off like I've done before. I turned it back on and opened Lightroom. All of my photos had a question mark by then which meant that the connection with Lightroom to my hard drive was no longer there. I looked into my system and there is no D drive. My C drive is an Nvme and the D drive is a 7200 rpm disc drive. I took the drive out and used a different plug on the ribbon to plug back into the drive to see if that's what it was. Then I turned it back on. It's still not seeing it. The platters are spinning. I know that in some cases the problem is on the drive where the cable connects to it. There something that goes out on them. It can be replaced a lot of times. I don't know what else it could be. I talked to a repair man about it and he said as long as the platters are spinning he can most likely recover everything. I'll just have to buy a new drive. The dad part is, I have a 4 TB extension drive still in the box that I never set up for backup. I've had that drive for over a year now so in the box.
Hi there, thank you for your question! If you have spoken to a professional then I would recommend going with him just remember that file recovery isn't a guarantee. I would recommend not using the drive at all until he attempts to recover the data.
@@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware thank you. I took it out of my PC for now. Someone else had recommended the same thing.
i did the rescan disk and it helped me to get my files but after 2 days not opening my laptop and today its gone again. what method i should use?
"Hi there, thank you for your question! start by backing up your important data immediately. Then, run disk diagnostic tools to check the health of your storage device and perform a full antivirus scan to rule out malware. Ensure your operating system and drivers are updated, and consider performing a system restore if the issue coincides with recent changes. Check for file system errors using built-in tools. If the issue persists, it might indicate a serious hardware problem, necessitating replacement or repair of your storage device to prevent data loss.
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don't forget to update drivers!
Tips based on my experince
First of all before you start the software fixing, check the cable of harddisk first (note: turnoff the power and unplug the power source)
I did everything I found online to fix the missing "D" after hours of trouble shooting I found out that the cable in my drive isn't plug properly.
So dont be me.
TRAAASH!! THis ruined my LAPTOP!
If you would go a bit faster so I really can't follow along...
It didn’t work
Hi there, thank you for your question! Can you explain when your issue started and anything that happened before the drive disappeared.
man you did not help me please stop waisrk a= dadas d
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Hi there,
Could you please elaborate on your question? We're glad to help.
Absolutely useless
the 1st solution did bring back the D: partition but it was a fail. Even though the drive is almost full it read No files. The other solutions didnt work neither on the disk management it still was no D: partition so did not have the option to change drive..But my regards to @bentoothpaste8849 it was simple , turn off the swith from the back of power supply wait a couple of min and restart, it WORKed, Thanks