External Drive Size / Free Space Not reported in Explorer


  1. Steve C
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    External Drive Size / Free Space Not reported in Explorer


    My desktop PC has v1909 Build 18363.900. I just noticed using Explorer in tile view that the disk size & free space of Drive G: which is Seagate Expansion drive is not reported. The details are there if I right click on the drive. I have another Expansion Drive which is reported when I plug it in. Any ideas why this information doesn't show?
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  3. Steve C
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    I solved it by reducing the length of the drive name. It turns out the disk space is not displayed if the name is too long.
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  4. TV2
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    Wild!
    I can see that now. You only get 3 lines in a box.
    Good solve!
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