Unable to open Local Disk D

Question

Hi,

Somehow I can not open my Local Disk D at all. When I use the file explorer it only shows the Local Disk C but doesn't show how much space is left on it either. When I click on the icon, it doesn't respond at all too. 

I just bought this laptop a few days ago so I am wondering on why is this happening.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi Idayu,

Right click that RAW partition and choose 'Delete Volume' confirm that and let that complete

Then right click again and choose 'New Simple Volume'

Make sure the file System is NTFS then accept the default size and drive letter

When that process completes, restart your PC

Check in file Explorer that the drive is now accessible . . .

Answer 2

will it have any effect on the local disk c if i format local disk d?? Sorry.. since this laptop was bought brand new a few days ago..and everything was fine until today when i noticed that the local disk d is not showing the usual on how much space is left in it and then can not open it at all.. i do not have the installer for windows 10 since it was already installed when i bought it.

Answer 3

No, formatting D: will not affect your C: drive.

If it is a "few days old" computer, you should take it back to the store. There is no good reason for the d: drive to be reset like that.

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