---
id: finder-location.why-is-show-in-finder-greyed-out
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/why-is-show-in-finder-greyed-out
category: "Finding things in Finder"
subcategory: "When the drive isn't connected"
question: "Why is Show in Finder greyed out in Storage Studio?"
alt_questions:
  - "Show in Finder button disabled"
  - "Can't click Show in Finder in the popover"
  - "Inspect fast drive Show in Finder not working"
  - "show in finder grey storage studio"
  - "Why can't I open the fast drive in Finder?"
short_answer: "Your external drive isn't connected, or Storage Studio can't confirm it's your prepared drive. Plug it in or click Remount fast drive; once Inspect fast drive reads Verified, Show in Finder works again."
tags: ["show in finder", "external drive", "remount"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/what-happens-to-shortcuts-when-the-drive-is-unplugged", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/finder-location/my-external-drive-is-not-in-finders-sidebar"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why is Show in Finder greyed out in Storage Studio?

Because your external drive isn't connected (or Storage Studio can't confirm it's your prepared drive). **Show in Finder** opens the drive, so there's nothing to show without it. The popover header turns red and says the fast drive isn't mounted.

To fix it:

1. Plug the drive in, or check its cable.
2. If it's connected but not showing, click **Remount fast drive** in the popover.
3. Open **Inspect fast drive** to confirm the verdict reads **Verified**.

Once the drive is recognised, **Show in Finder** and **Eject fast drive** become available again.

See [Pair your drives](https://storagestudio.us/manual/pair).