That is a widely reported glitch on the desktop, usually refreshing the desktop (F5 key) or restarting (not shut down) Windows should remove that folder from your Desktop.
"Removable Storage Devices" appeared on my desktop
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Good day everyone!
I have Win 10, and today, out of nowhere, a new folder "Removable Storage Devices" appeared on my desktop, and I can't delete it. Inside the folder is the DVD drive icon and "F drive" which is an external removable drive.
If I right click on the folder, it doesn't give me the option to delete the folder like it normally does. Right-clicking opens a menu with: OPEN, PIN TO QUICK ACCESS, PIN TO START and CREATE SHORTCUT. And that's it.
How and why was that folder created and how can I remove it from the desktop?
Thank you for your help!!
Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings
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