Is there any way to separate "Hard disk drives" and "Devices with removable storage" sections in Windows 8.1 Explorer.

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Try to create a new user account and check.

Follow the steps below.

STEP 1: Switch to Local User Account

1. Press “Windows key +W”.

2. Type “users” without quotes in the search box.

3. Then select “Users” from the left panel.

4. You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.

5. Select “Switch to a local account” option.

6. Enter the required details.

7. Then login to the local account.

NOTE: Remember your Microsoft Account Password.

STEP 2: Create a NEW Microsoft Account with your PRIMARY e-mail

1. Press “Windows key +C”.

2. Click on Settings and then click on Change PC settings at the bottom of the Right panel.

3. Click on Users listed on the left.

4. Click Add a User under Other Users.

5. Type your PRIMARY Microsoft Account e-mail address.

6. Enter the required details.

7. Log off the computer.

8. Login into the newly created Microsoft Account.

STEP 3: Transfer all your data onto the MS Account from the Local Account.

Go to Windows Explorer to navigate to C:\Users to the account you
want to COPY - Right Click on the Folders (and/or files) and COPY - go to the other account
and PASTE where you want to put them. Repeat as needed.

NOTE: Do not delete the folders and files from the account they are in until you are sure they are duplicated where you need them.

STEP 4: Once sure you are done with all your files copied, delete the Local Account.

The MS account will serve as the only account with administrative privileges with all your data.

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