If you have a disk that doesn't appear in File Explorer and is listed in Disk Management as Not Initialized, it could be because the disk doesn't have a valid disk signature.
After Computer Management opens, go to Storage > Disk Management.ĭisks that are missing or not initialized, plus general troubleshooting steps.Type Computer Management in the search box on the taskbar, select and hold (or right-click) Computer Management, and then select Run as administrator > Yes.How to open Disk Managementīefore we launch into the tricky stuff, here's an easy way to get to Disk Management in case you're not there already: If you still need help, post a question there, or Contact Microsoft Support or the manufacturer of your hardware.
If you get an error or something doesn't work when following these procedures - don't panic! This topic is just the first thing to try there's also a ton of info on the Microsoft community site in the Files, folders, and storage section about the wide variety of hardware and software configurations you might be dealing with.
