Hiding unused "removable storage" devices from "Computer" folder


  1. Posts : 226
    Win7 Home Premium x64
       #1

    Hiding unused "removable storage" devices from "Computer" folder


    Not a major issue, of course, purely cosmetic, but still a minor annoyance none-the-less:

    I have a number of card reader drives that I never use (haven't even removed that plastic cover tape from them to help keep the dust out) that show when viewing the "Computer" window that displays drives. Is there any way to hide specific unused drivers from this view? Not remove drive entirely, of course, I may need to use one in the future, but just to hide them so they aren't visible, until I may chose to make them visible again?

    Thanks as always,

    Russell
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 72,631
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Russell,

    You could check Hide empty drives in the Computer folder in Folder Options to have them stay hidden until you insert a card. When a card is inserted, the drive will display in Computer. :)

    Drives - Hide or Show Empty Drives in Computer Folder

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 226
    Win7 Home Premium x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Outstanding Shawn, as always to the rescue. Greatly appreciate the tip. Somehow I completely looked past that option when trying to figure it out on my own.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 72,631
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome. :)
      My Computer


 

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