C: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

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wolfrunner

My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.

Type:

reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives

Copy the output and include it in your reply.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Ramesh, here ya go:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives

Error: Invalid command-line parameters

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer


Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
>
> Type:
>
> reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> Copy the output and include it in your reply.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Hi,

See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.

Type in:

reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
Ramesh, here ya go:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives

Error: Invalid command-line parameters

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer


Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value

C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
>
> Type:
>
> reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> Copy the output and include it in your reply.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
came up.
To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
Regristry Ed. for me to use?
Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
>
> Type in:
>
> reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> Ramesh, here ya go:
>
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
>
> Error: Invalid command-line parameters
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
>
>
> Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> >
> > Type:
> >
> > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> >
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Hi wolfrunner,

The "NoDrives" value (contains bit mask value) is not supposed to be there. Are you able to access the drive by typing C:\ in Start, Run dialog, or by accessing the Disk Management MMC?

>> can you recommend a trusted Regristry Ed. for me to use?

How about the built-in Regedit.exe? It does not have an undo feature though. If you're looking for a third-party tool, then check out Registrar Registry Manager (http://www.resplendence.com/registrar)

>> Computer Hope's forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!

Thank you :-)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6027707-3F98-40C2-A0FA-127BFDFE2240@microsoft.com...

Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
came up.
To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
Regristry Ed. for me to use?
Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
>
> Type in:
>
> reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> Ramesh, here ya go:
>
> Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
>
> Error: Invalid command-line parameters
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
>
> ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
>
> HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
>
>
> Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
>
> C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> >
> > Type:
> >
> > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> >
>
 
Ramesh, I access Reg. Ed. by typing regedit to RUN, correct?
When I get home to the comp. today I'll try to access C: by way of the Run
dialogue box. Yes, I can see and access C: through Mgr..

Thom
"wolfrunner" wrote:

> My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

When I type C:\ in the Run box I get the Search Results window with C:\
highlighted.
I have Computer Management on my desktop screen and I can access the C;
drive , it is listed under the Storage>Removable Storage>Disk Management
branch.

And yes, I can see now how to get the Registry Editor to open for me.

hope this helps.

Do you think there is a BIOS setting amiss?
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi wolfrunner,
>
> The "NoDrives" value (contains bit mask value) is not supposed to be there. Are you able to access the drive by typing C:\ in Start, Run dialog, or by accessing the Disk Management MMC?
>
> >> can you recommend a trusted Regristry Ed. for me to use?
>
> How about the built-in Regedit.exe? It does not have an undo feature though. If you're looking for a third-party tool, then check out Registrar Registry Manager (http://www.resplendence.com/registrar)
>
> >> Computer Hope's forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
>
> Thank you :-)
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6027707-3F98-40C2-A0FA-127BFDFE2240@microsoft.com...
>
> Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
> came up.
> To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
> I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
> LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
> Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
> forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
> >
> > Type in:
> >
> > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> > Ramesh, here ya go:
> >
> > Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
> >
> > Error: Invalid command-line parameters
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
> >
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
> >
> >
> > Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
> >
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> > >
> > > Type:
> > >
> > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> > >
> >
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Hi,

Download TweakUI from here:

TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP MCE/2003 [147 KB].
http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe

Install TweakUI and run it. In TweakUI, expand "My Computer" section and click "Drives". Place a checkmark near the C: drive, and click OK to close TweakUI.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E5D5D7A0-1187-40CF-B45F-370A8F648436@microsoft.com...

When I type C:\ in the Run box I get the Search Results window with C:\
highlighted.
I have Computer Management on my desktop screen and I can access the C;
drive , it is listed under the Storage>Removable Storage>Disk Management
branch.

And yes, I can see now how to get the Registry Editor to open for me.

hope this helps.

Do you think there is a BIOS setting amiss?
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi wolfrunner,
>
> The "NoDrives" value (contains bit mask value) is not supposed to be there. Are you able to access the drive by typing C:\ in Start, Run dialog, or by accessing the Disk Management MMC?
>
> >> can you recommend a trusted Regristry Ed. for me to use?
>
> How about the built-in Regedit.exe? It does not have an undo feature though. If you're looking for a third-party tool, then check out Registrar Registry Manager (http://www.resplendence.com/registrar)
>
> >> Computer Hope's forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
>
> Thank you :-)
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6027707-3F98-40C2-A0FA-127BFDFE2240@microsoft.com...
>
> Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
> HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
> came up.
> To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
> I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
> LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
> Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
> forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
> >
> > Type in:
> >
> > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> > Ramesh, here ya go:
> >
> > Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
> >
> > Error: Invalid command-line parameters
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> >
> > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
> >
> > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
> >
> >
> > Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
> >
> > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
> >
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> > >
> > > Type:
> > >
> > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> > >
> >
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

R-
All the Drives listed were checked.
Only the C:D:E: drives did not have Question marks next to them.
Unchecked the question marked drives and made sure C:D:E: drives were
checked and restarted...went to My Comp. and still no C: drive shows.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Download TweakUI from here:
>
> TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP MCE/2003 [147 KB].
> http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
>
> Install TweakUI and run it. In TweakUI, expand "My Computer" section and click "Drives". Place a checkmark near the C: drive, and click OK to close TweakUI.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E5D5D7A0-1187-40CF-B45F-370A8F648436@microsoft.com...
>
> When I type C:\ in the Run box I get the Search Results window with C:\
> highlighted.
> I have Computer Management on my desktop screen and I can access the C;
> drive , it is listed under the Storage>Removable Storage>Disk Management
> branch.
>
> And yes, I can see now how to get the Registry Editor to open for me.
>
> hope this helps.
>
> Do you think there is a BIOS setting amiss?
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi wolfrunner,
> >
> > The "NoDrives" value (contains bit mask value) is not supposed to be there. Are you able to access the drive by typing C:\ in Start, Run dialog, or by accessing the Disk Management MMC?
> >
> > >> can you recommend a trusted Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> >
> > How about the built-in Regedit.exe? It does not have an undo feature though. If you're looking for a third-party tool, then check out Registrar Registry Manager (http://www.resplendence.com/registrar)
> >
> > >> Computer Hope's forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> >
> > Thank you :-)
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6027707-3F98-40C2-A0FA-127BFDFE2240@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
> > HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
> > came up.
> > To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
> > I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
> > LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
> > Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> > Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
> > forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
> > >
> > > Type in:
> > >
> > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> > > Ramesh, here ya go:
> > >
> > > Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > > (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
> > >
> > > Error: Invalid command-line parameters
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
> > >
> > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
> > >
> > >
> > > Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
> > >
> > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> > > >
> > > > Type:
> > > >
> > > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > > >
> > > > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > > > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > > > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > > > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > > > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > > > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
 
Re: drive doesn't show in My Computer..

Hi,

Does this article help?

How to rollback the registry settings after Windows OneCare Safety Scanner Cleanup:
http://www.winhelponline.com/articl...r-Windows-OneCare-Safety-Scanner-Cleanup.html

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


"wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:8419A2E0-E8EE-4CFC-9900-336708544D4C@microsoft.com...
R-
All the Drives listed were checked.
Only the C:D:E: drives did not have Question marks next to them.
Unchecked the question marked drives and made sure C:D:E: drives were
checked and restarted...went to My Comp. and still no C: drive shows.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Download TweakUI from here:
>
> TweakUI v2.10 for Windows XP SP1/XP MCE/2003 [147 KB].
> http://download.microsoft.com/downl...a6-b352-839afb2a2679/TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe
>
> Install TweakUI and run it. In TweakUI, expand "My Computer" section and click "Drives". Place a checkmark near the C: drive, and click OK to close TweakUI.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E5D5D7A0-1187-40CF-B45F-370A8F648436@microsoft.com...
>
> When I type C:\ in the Run box I get the Search Results window with C:\
> highlighted.
> I have Computer Management on my desktop screen and I can access the C;
> drive , it is listed under the Storage>Removable Storage>Disk Management
> branch.
>
> And yes, I can see now how to get the Registry Editor to open for me.
>
> hope this helps.
>
> Do you think there is a BIOS setting amiss?
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>
> > Hi wolfrunner,
> >
> > The "NoDrives" value (contains bit mask value) is not supposed to be there. Are you able to access the drive by typing C:\ in Start, Run dialog, or by accessing the Disk Management MMC?
> >
> > >> can you recommend a trusted Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> >
> > How about the built-in Regedit.exe? It does not have an undo feature though. If you're looking for a third-party tool, then check out Registrar Registry Manager (http://www.resplendence.com/registrar)
> >
> > >> Computer Hope's forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> >
> > Thank you :-)
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:D6027707-3F98-40C2-A0FA-127BFDFE2240@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Ramesh, I did a Control/F key search or find for the
> > HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer, and nothing
> > came up.
> > To clarify: Are you wanting me to write the key in if it turns up missing?
> > I do not have a Reg. Editor software pkg. right now (but use Win.
> > LiveOneCare,so I have a good back-up plan), can you recommend a trusted
> > Regristry Ed. for me to use?
> > Incedentally, I had someone respond to my asking for help on Computer Hope's
> > forum and they recommended your Tweak web page, nice!
> > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > See if the value exists under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive instead.
> > >
> > > Type in:
> > >
> > > reg query "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > --
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > >
> > >
> > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:E7FB08FF-183B-402D-AC29-A2A075A815F9@microsoft.com...
> > > Ramesh, here ya go:
> > >
> > > Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
> > > (C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /NoDrives
> > >
> > > Error: Invalid command-line parameters
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>reg query
> > > "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curr
> > > entVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > >
> > > ! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0
> > >
> > > HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
> > >
> > >
> > > Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value
> > >
> > > C:\Documents and Settings\Thomas>
> > >
> > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Click Start, Run. Type CMD and press ENTER.
> > > >
> > > > Type:
> > > >
> > > > reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDrives
> > > >
> > > > Copy the output and include it in your reply.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > > > Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "wolfrunner" <wolfrunner@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:4B1F8B8C-3B0C-4F9C-8A6A-96FD21184C15@microsoft.com...
> > > > My DELL 4100 is working fine. I have XP Pro. C: drive does not show in my
> > > > file for My Computer. On a second comp. with same software still shows the C:
> > > > drive in My Comp.. Have Win. Live OneCare and WebRoot's SpySWeeper AV. This
> > > > disappearence seems to have happened after a LiveOneCare "tune-up". Could the
> > > > LOC have taken a Reg. Key? I just want to do a Scan for disk abnomalities.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
 

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