Personalization Add or Remove D Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11


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This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the D: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11.

All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default.

Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default in addition to being shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane.

You could Pin to Quick access any drive to have it under the Home group in the navigation pane.

If you like, you can add the D: Drive as its own separate group to the top or bottom of the navigation pane of File Explorer for even easier and faster access.


EXAMPLE: "D: Drive" at top or bottom of navigation pane in File Explorer

Add_D_drive_to_bottom_of_navigation_pane.png
Add_D_drive_to_top_of_navigation_pane.png




Here's How:

1 Do step 2 (add top), step 3 (add bottom), or step 4 (remove) below for what you want.

2 Add D Drive to Top of Navigation Pane in File Explorer

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Add_D_Drive_to_top_of_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg​


If wanted, you can edit the REG file below to change the drive name in red for the @="D: Drive" lines to whatever name you want to show in the navigation pane.


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]
@="D: Drive"
"System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree"=dword:00000001
"SortOrderIndex"=dword:0000003c

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\DefaultIcon]
@=hex(2):69,00,6d,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,72,00,65,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,\
  00,2c,00,2d,00,33,00,32,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\InProcServer32]
@=hex(2):43,00,3a,00,5c,00,57,00,49,00,4e,00,44,00,4f,00,57,00,53,00,5c,00,73,\
  00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,00,65,00,6c,00,\
  6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\Instance]
"CLSID"="{0E5AAE11-A475-4c5b-AB00-C66DE400274E}"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"Attributes"=dword:00000011
"TargetFolderPath"=hex(2):44,00,3a,00,5c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\ShellFolder]
"FolderValueFlags"=dword:00000028
"Attributes"=dword:f080004d

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]
@="D: Drive"

3 Add D Drive to Bottom of Navigation Pane in File Explorer

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Add_D_Drive_to_bottom_of_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg​


If wanted, you can edit the REG file below to change the drive name in red for the @="D: Drive" lines to whatever name you want to show in the navigation pane.


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]
@="D: Drive"
"System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree"=dword:00000001
"SortOrderIndex"=dword:00000050

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\DefaultIcon]
@=hex(2):69,00,6d,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,72,00,65,00,73,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,\
  00,2c,00,2d,00,33,00,32,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\InProcServer32]
@=hex(2):43,00,3a,00,5c,00,57,00,49,00,4e,00,44,00,4f,00,57,00,53,00,5c,00,73,\
  00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,73,00,68,00,65,00,6c,00,\
  6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\Instance]
"CLSID"="{0E5AAE11-A475-4c5b-AB00-C66DE400274E}"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\Instance\InitPropertyBag]
"Attributes"=dword:00000011
"TargetFolderPath"=hex(2):44,00,3a,00,5c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}\ShellFolder]
"FolderValueFlags"=dword:00000028
"Attributes"=dword:f080004d

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]
@="D: Drive"

4 Remove D Drive from Navigation Pane in File Explorer

This is the default setting.


A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 5 below.​

Remove_D_Drive_from_navigation_pane_of_File_Explorer.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}"=-

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{0525388b-89d9-4112-bf4d-2aaccb716a7f}]

5 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

6 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

7 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

8 If File Explorer is currently open, then close and reopen File Explorer to apply.

9 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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Ok @GregR,

Tutorial below all finished just for you.

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Add or Remove E Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

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The long number is just a unique GUID generated for this.
 

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Brink said:
Ok @GregR,

Tutorial below all finished just for you.

www.elevenforum.com

Add or Remove E Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the E: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

The long number is just a unique GUID generated for this.
Click to expand...

You, sir, are a saint!

Thank you so much! Looks perfect in there now. (Yes I know the L and M look odd, but they moved from old cpu and keeping the drives the same has made migration easier.)

Screenshot 2023-05-14 160551.png
 

My Computer

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GregR said:
You, sir, are a saint!

Thank you so much! Looks perfect in there now. (Yes I know the L and M look odd, but they moved from old cpu and keeping the drives the same has made migration easier.)
Click to expand...

You're most welcome.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
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I know this is an old thread... but would it be possible to get one of these made for the F: drive as well? Thank you so much for making these! The D: drive one worked like a charm.
 

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Durkbeef said:
I know this is an old thread... but would it be possible to get one of these made for the F: drive as well? Thank you so much for making these! The D: drive one worked like a charm.
Click to expand...
Hello Durkbeef, and welcome. :alien:

Here you go. Fresh off the presses.

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Add or Remove F Drive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
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    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Amazon Basics Wired Full Keyboard MD005
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 4
    Internet Speed
    2 Gbps Download and 100 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
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    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
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