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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Windows 10) - Version 1607 - OS Build 14393.5501
I am trying to see the contents of my external NAS (Network Attached Storage) hard drive on my Windows Server 2016 operating system, but the drive is not showing up in This PC. Only the internal hard drive is showing up. The NAS drive is operating.
Online sources I have found say that I have to turn on certain features through Turn on Windows features on or off to see the hard drive in This PC. But when I click on Turn on Windows features on or off, it opens up Server Manager's Add Roles and Features wizard.
So I have to install the Turn on Windows features on or off through Server Manager. However, after the instructions I have read, it is unclear of what exactly I need to install. Two sources said I have to install Web Server features within the Server Manager wizard, but they don't say exactly what I need to install to enable Turn on Windows features on or off.
The list of features within the Web Server option does not have Turn on Windows features on or off listed.
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Turn on Windows features on or off
This function on windows server is done with Add Roles and Features What features are you looking for?
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As explained in my initial post, I know that already.
Where exactly do I find and install Turn on Windows features on or off from the wizard. I have not found any sources explaining this.
What features are you looking for?
The Turn on Windows features on or off itself.
I am not able to access it at all. Like I said, when I click on Turn on Windows features on or off, it opens Windows Server Manager.
Yes, that's correct. It does not exist. On windows server this function is done with Add Roles and Features. What features are you looking for?
Okay. I'm out of the office now, but I'm going to look into the features list again. It's supposed be a feature that enables the view of external drives in This PC when on Windows Server. I'll update tomorrow.
Ok, there's nothing like that on windows server. You may need to ask the vendor for assistance. Please don't forget to close up the thread by 
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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If what you say is true, how am I to see the contents of an external drive that's operating as a backup? I tried to map the drive, but I am not sure what to input for the folder portion when mapping and am a little confused why it says folder instead of drive.
Please close this one by and open a new thread about this new ask.
Just a reminder, please don't forget to close up the thread by
Just checking if there's any progress or updates?
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