Win10 DNLA Clients: Folders Showing Not Files After HDD Replacement with SSD

In this article, we will discuss an issue that some Windows 10 users face when they replace their traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with a Solid State Drive (SSD). Specifically, we will look at DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) clients that continue to show folders but not files on the E drive (formerly the old DVD slot) after the HDD has been replaced with an SSD on the C drive.

What is DLNA and How Does it Work?

DLNA is a standard for sharing digital media between devices over a home network. DLNA-certified devices can stream music, videos, and photos to each other, making it easy to enjoy your digital content on multiple devices. DLNA clients can be found in a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and gaming consoles.

In Windows 10, DLNA is built-in and can be used to share media from your PC to other DLNA-certified devices. When you share a folder or file using DLNA, Windows 10 creates a DLNA server that other devices can connect to and stream content from.

How Does DLNA Work with Multiple Drives?

When you have multiple drives in your Windows 10 PC, DLNA will show each drive as a separate media server. This allows you to share content from different drives independently.

Issue: DLNA Clients Showing Folders but Not Files After HDD Replacement with SSD

When you replace your HDD with an SSD in your Windows 10 PC, you may notice that DLNA clients continue to show the folders from the E drive (formerly the old DVD slot) but not the files. This issue occurs because the DLNA server that was created for the E drive is still running, but it can't find the files since the HDD has been replaced.

How to Fix the Issue

To fix the issue, you need to stop the DLNA server for the E drive and create a new one for the SSD. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Windows 10 Settings app and go to the "Network & Internet" section.

2. Click on "Media Streaming Options" and then click on "Turn off media streaming". This will stop the DLNA server for all drives.

3. Open File Explorer and navigate to the root of the SSD (usually the C drive).

4. Right-click on a folder that you want to share and select "Properties".

5. Click on the "Sharing" tab and then click on "Advanced Sharing".

6. Check the "Share this folder" box and then click on "Permissions".

7. Add the desired users or groups and set the appropriate permissions.

Once you have shared the folder, it will appear as a new DLNA server on your network. DLNA clients should now be able to see the files in the shared folder.

• DLNA is a standard for sharing digital media between devices over a home network.

• When you have multiple drives in your Windows 10 PC, DLNA will show each drive as a separate media server.

• If you replace your HDD with an SSD in your Windows 10 PC, you may notice that DLNA clients continue