Task Manager doesn't show flash drive

Question

I have a USB external hard drive (F:), and a USB flash drive (G:). 

On the Task Manager "Performance" tab, it shows Disk 0 (C: D:), and Disk 1 (F:), but not G:. 

On the Disk Management display, it shows Disk 0 (C: D:), Disk 1 (F:), and Disk 2 (G:). 

Note:  on 2/27/16 I edited this and added the information about the Disk Management display.

Answer 1

Thanks for the reply. 

Different user account does the same thing.

Answer 2

Hi,

Thank you for the update.

I would suggest you to create a new user account and check if you still cannot see the drive in Task Manager as this could be due to user profile corruption.

To create a new user account:

Press Windows key + R to open RUN box

Type control userpasswords2 and press OK

Under User Account window and under Users tab, click Add tab

Under How will this person sign-in windows, click the option at the bottom Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended)

On the next window click Local Account at the bottom

Choose a user name (use password if you want to or you can leave the password section blank as it is just to test)

Click Next and then click Finish

As you click Finish, the previous User Accounts window remains on the screen

Select newly created user and click Properties

Click Group Membership tab

Click to select Administrator and click Other and select Administrator from drop-down menu

Click Apply and then click OK

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Thanks for the reply. 

Here are the results: 

https://onedrive.live.com/view.aspx?cid=340fc5a658986ac0&page=view&resid=340FC5A658986AC0!8032&parId=340FC5A658986AC0!143&app=Word

This shows that G: appears in Disk Management, but not in Task Manager.

Answer 4

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand that the Task Manager does not show G: Drive and I will be happy to answer your query. Let me ask you;

• Are you able to see the drive in Device Manager and Disc Management?
• Have you tried using any other flash drive to ensure there is no issue with the first one?

I would recommend trying to any other flash drive and check if it shows under performance tab in Task Manager. Also, check Device Manager and Disc Management to check if you are able to view G: drive listed.

To open Disc Management:

Press Windows key + X and click Disk Management

To open Device Manager

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search.

(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Search.) 2. Enter Device Manager in the search box, and tap or click Device Manager.  You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.

You may also try the following methods and check.

Method 1: Run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

a. Press “Windows key + W”.

b. Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Search box and hit enter.

c. Select “Hardware and Sound” from the Troubleshooter Window.

d. Select “Hardware and Devices” under Devices option.

e. Follow the On Screen instructions.

Method 2: Run System File Checker tool

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

Press Windows key + X and click Command Prompt (Admin)

Type the following command and press Enter

sfc /scannow

Note: Do not close this Command Prompt window until the verification is 100% complete. The scan results will be shown after this process is finished.

Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.