{"id":1024,"date":"2018-05-08T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T13:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=1024"},"modified":"2018-09-21T18:54:02","modified_gmt":"2018-09-21T18:54:02","slug":"windows-10-is-not-showing-disk-drive-fixing-the-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/windows-10-is-not-showing-disk-drive-fixing-the-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 is not showing disk drive: fixing the problem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLimitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our possibilities become limitless.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Jamie Paolinetti<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I think you already know how important your hard disk drive is. Not being able to access your hard disk drive will restrict you to a lot of information stored on it. This may be very frustrating. Many users have reported that this problem came in the form of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard drive not showing in disk management windows 10<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hard drive not showing up on my computer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why you should not worry because you are not the only one facing this issue and you have come to the right place for answers. In this article, we are going to be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fixing the windows 10 doesn&#8217;t see hard drive issue.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Usually, you won\u2019t be able to find or see it in File Explorer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are varying reasons why this error occurs and from our survey, we have noticed that it mostly occurs after you upgraded Windows, removed Microsoft Digital Image from your computer, or you probably installed or removed CD\/DVD recording programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you also checked in Device Manager, you will notice a yellow exclamation mark next to your disk drive. This indicates that the device is missing drivers or the drivers are corrupt or outdated. If you proceed further to check the device status, you will find one of the following messages listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows can\u2019t run device due to incomplete or damaged information configuration<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The device is not functioning properly because Windows is not able to load drivers need for this device<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The driver for this device is disabled<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows is unable to load the driver for this device because the driver might be missing or corrupted<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows successful loaded the driver for the device but can\u2019t find the hardware<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see such messages and you can\u2019t find your hard disk drive under Windows Explorer, then you should try the following solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of contents:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubleshoot Hardware and Devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your BIOS settings are okay and Chipset drivers are working properly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reinstall or update your drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uninstall and re-install IDE\/ATAPI drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fix bad registry entries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a new registry subkey<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install an antivirus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 1. Troubleshoot Hardware and Devices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Microsoft created a built-in troubleshooter to help users fix common issues that they encounter often while using Windows. This is very helpful because as an average PC user, you will not need to seek for professional services to fix every simple problem you encounter in your computer. This tool will find and fix software-related errors in your hard disk drive. It also ensures that your devices are installed and running properly. Use the following steps to troubleshoot your hardware and devices:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Start or Home button. Type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel from the list of available options<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to View by at the top right corner of the Control Panel window and select Large icons<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Troubleshooting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, click Hardware and Sound<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Configure a Device, then click Next to start the troubleshooter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The wizard will guide you through the troubleshooting process. It will find and fix any errors related to your hardware and devices, which include the Windows 10 not showing disk drive issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can run the troubleshooter by using the following method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + I on your keyboard to open System Settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Update and Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Troubleshoot at the left side of the window panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, select Hardware and Device under the Find and fix other problems options, then click Run the troubleshooter\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will find and fix problems with your hard disk drive<\/span><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/056.jpg\" alt=\"Your hardware and devices will be fixed by Windows.\" width=\"799\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/056.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/056-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/056-768x607.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 2. Make sure your BIOS settings are okay and Chipset drivers are working properly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the BIOS settings, you need to make sure that the drive is activated. This setting usually varies according to the manufacturer of your motherboard. You need to restart your computer to be able to enter the BIOS settings. Press the Function key (Fn) or Del on the keyboard before the Windows logo appears to enter BIOS. The keys will depend on the manufacturer of your PC. You will also need to ask the manufacturer of your hard disk drive and chipset if the drivers come with the device or you will need to purchase them separately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 3. Reinstall or update your drivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a basic but very important solution. All your devices require updated drivers to function normally because drivers act as the middle man and facilitate the communication between the operating system and the device. That is why every computer user should be able to update their device drivers. There are various ways to update your drivers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to check Windows Update if there are available updates for your drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download and install Auslogics Driver Updater<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download your drivers from the manufacturer\u2019s site<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use Device Manager to update your drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 1. Check Windows Update for available updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open System Settings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Updates and Security<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Windows Update<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now, click Check for updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will now look for updates for your operating system and drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2608 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/058.jpg\" alt=\"Windows Update will check for all the necessary fixes and developments.\" width=\"800\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/058.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/058-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/058-768x604.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This should be the first step before installing the other drivers of the devices on your PC, especially your chipset, audio, and disk drive drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 2. Download and install\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Driver Updater<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the simplest driver updating software programs to use. You do not need to be an expert to use it. It will scan your computer for missing and outdated drivers and install the manufacturer-recommended versions. It prevents compatibility issues between the device and the driver. Here is how to install it on your computer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Download Auslogics Driver Updater from the link provided above<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the download folder, run the setup file and follow the instructions of the wizard to install it on your computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Launch the driver updater when the installation is completed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Go to the Diagnostics tab, and the updater will start scanning your computer for missing or outdated drivers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You will be able to see all the outdated and missing drivers when the scan is completed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You will be able to choose which of the drivers you wish to update, or you can update them collectively<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Update all. The updater will install all your missing and outdated drivers. It will take some time before the process is completed depending on the size of the drivers you are installing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/059.jpg\" alt=\"Back up what you need before updating your drivers.\" width=\"826\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/059.jpg 826w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/059-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/059-768x588.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 3. Download the drivers from the manufacturer\u2019s site<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is useful when you know the version of the driver you are using. The manufacturer of the driver always provides the latest versions of their products on their sites. The drivers are usually found under the support section. You should also be careful when downloading the drivers to make sure that they are the exact drivers for your devices. If you install a wrong driver, your device will malfunction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Method 4. Use Device Manager to update your drivers<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This is the most common method amongst users. Here is how to use it:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on the Start or Home button and select Device Manager from the pop-up menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the Device Manager panel, double-click on Disk drivers to expand it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on the drive installed on your computer and select Update driver software<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0In the next window, select the Search automatically for updated driver software option<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Windows will search, download and install the latest driver for your disk drive\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/060.jpg\" alt=\"Update your disk drive drivers.\" width=\"779\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/060.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/060-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/060-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0When it is done, check to see if it can now be seen in File Explorer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 4. Uninstall and reinstall IDE\/ATAPI drivers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IDE\/ATAPI is a tool used to test and write programs. Some people say that this tool is not more present on newer motherboards. It has been replaced with Serial ATA, which is present in recent laptops and desktops. You need to use the following steps to uninstall and reinstall IDE\/ATAPI drivers on your PC:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on the Start or Home button and select Device Manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to the View tab on the menu bar and choose Show Hidden Devices<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Double-click on IDE\/ATAPI controllers to expand it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click ATA Channel 0 and select Uninstall. Perform the same steps for all the devices present on the list<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Restart your PC, and your drivers will be installed automatically<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 5. Fix bad registry entries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes bad registry entries can also cause Windows 10 not showing your disk drive. You should be very careful when editing registry entries because they can cause your computer to malfunction. Use the following steps to delete or remove corrupted entries:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on the Start or Run button and select Run from the pop-up menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type regedit in the Run search box and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Navigate to this registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlClass{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Upper Filter on the right panel<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If you do not see Upper Filters, you can also remove Lower Filters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Delete on the Edit menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use the following step if you don\u2019t see Lower Filters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Select Delete on the Edit menu<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press Yes to confirm the deletion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Exit from the Registry Editor and Reboot your PC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to log into your computer as an administrator to be able to edit the registry values. You also need to create a restore point and back up your files to be able to restore your PC if anything goes wrong while you are editing registry values.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 6. Create new registry subkey<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Use the following steps to create a registry subkey:<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Type regedit in the Run search box and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Go to this location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesatapi<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click ATAPI and navigate to New &gt; Key<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input Controller0 and press Enter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click Controller0 and navigate to New, then select DWORD(32-bit) Value<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input EnumDevice1 and press Enter on your keyboard\u00a0<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/061.jpg\" alt=\"Create EnumDevice1.\" width=\"942\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/061.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/061-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/061-768x391.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click on EnumDevice1 and choose Modify<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Input 1 in the box and select OK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You must also be logged in as an administrator to be able to create a new registry key<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution 7. Install an antivirus<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The corruption of your registry values can be caused by viruses. That is why you should install an antivirus. We recommend you to download and install<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This tool will help protect your computer from malicious programs. It will augment the security system of your PC and let you surf the internet freely. This tool updates its database on a regular basis to be able to detect newly created viruses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/062-1.jpg\" alt=\"You should regularly update your malware database.\" width=\"834\" height=\"629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/062-1.jpg 834w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/062-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/062-1-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that this article has helped you with the hard disk issue. Share it with others who encounter this problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We appreciate your ideas and comments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are ready to answer your questions regarding the above topic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cLimitations live only in our minds. But if we use our imaginations, our possibilities become limitless.\u201d \u2014Jamie Paolinetti I think you already know how important your hard disk drive is. Not being able to access your hard disk drive will restrict you to a lot of information stored on it. This may be very frustrating. 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