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External drives are duplicated in File Explorer on Windows 11.
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When either USB flash drives or external hard drives for backup are plugged in any of the USB ports, they show up as duplicates in File Explorer. I have been having problems with Windows Backup, and it may be confused by this.
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2023-04-26T22:24:45+00:00 Hello Vitor. I'm afraid the problem persists. I followed your instructions, then did a restart, then a full shutdown and start, but still have duplicate entries for an external backup drive and a memory stick that are connected to USB ports. I am attaching photos. Thanks for your effort.