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Hello I have a USB 3.0 5TB HDD plugged into the back of the device, how do I get windows 10 to show how much space I have left on it? I wen't into the USB settings of my router and it don't show it.

Also how would I, if I wanted to, partition the hard drive ?

DarrenM · Answer

Hello ZeroC00l

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you would have to map the drive and look at it in windows.

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https://kb.netgear.com/24063/How-do-I-map-the-USB-device-attached-to-my-Nighthawk-router-to-a-Windows-network-drive

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DarrenM

ZeroC00l · Answer

Yes I did that, and I used that program, and it still doesn't show the size or how much is left on that drive, so do I just guess? :)

DarrenM · Answer

Hello ZeroC00l&nbsp;

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I will have to do some testing with my own external drive and I will get back with you.

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DarrenM

ZeroC00l · Answer

I am wondering if it's a premission issue with Windows 10? I don't know.

ZeroC00l · Answer

The thing is, I have seen videos and screenshots of others that where the admin page shows space, where mine doesn't, that's what's got me. The fact I cannot update my firmware that only my ISP can makes it even more annoying as they said they don't support my router and that I am on my own there. That I must contact Netgear to get my firmware updated. :(

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