ARRGH!! "My Computer" appears empty

G

Guest

2 Problems - Related
----------------------
Right click START - EXPLORE ALL USERS
Shows "desk top" and "my computer" under it
Click on "+" of "my computer" shows drives C, D,E ... J, Control Panel,
shared docs, administrators docs
BUT - It shows nothing in right hand pane. It is like nothing is in "My
Computer"
----------------------
I use "Bulk Name Uitility" - Willsher
When I open it (and some other programs) there will be a panel with "desk
top" that I should be able to click and get "My Computer", Drive C, etc. to
find files.
BUT - It only shows "desk top" and when I click on it nothing happens.

Seems complex so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
 
G

Guest

In My Computer click Tools menu, and then click Options. Click the File Types
tab.In the list of file types, highlight "(NONE) Folders" Click Advanced
button, In the Actions box, highlight "Explore" Click "Set Default"
 
W

Wesley Vogel

Paste the following lines, one at a time, into Start | Run and click OK...

explorer /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

explorer ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}


What happens?

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
 
G

Guest

Thanks Mark. In the strange and wonderful world of computers this solved
another problem I posted here "Icon There- Text Missing". But not the
problem posted here. Thanks.
 
G

Guest

The first brought up the desktop window. In left panel
desktop/mycomputer/drives etc. In the right panel IE and Oulook icons which
are hidden on desktop. I have no icons on the desktop showing.

The second brought up my computer with nothing listed in the window. If I
move up I bet the desktop with the two icons IE/Outlook. I can go nowhere
else.

Thanks.
 
W

Wesley Vogel

{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the CLSID for My Computer.

explorer /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My Computer
with the Folders pane showing on the left and My Computer listed in the
Address bar.

explorer ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My Computer
with the Tasks pane showing on the left and My Computer listed in the
Address bar.

Both should show drives in the right hand pane.

Start | Run | Type: desktop | Click OK should open your Desktop folder.
I.e. C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Desktop

Start | Run | Paste: %userprofile%\desktop | Click OK should also open
your Desktop folder.

Do you have TweakUI installed? TweakUI can hide drives from My Computer.

If yes, Open TweakUI
[+] My Computer
Drives

Make sure there's a check mark for the appropriate drives |
Click Apply | Click OK

<quote>
The popular CDGONE patch. CD drives may vanish in Windows Explorer, Device
Manager, etc. if a third-party CD-burning package has been uninstalled and
Registry references for some code modules aren’t removed successfully. This
patch and a reboot usually will restore the missing drives. Any third
party package still required will then have to be re-installed.
<quote>
http://aumha.org/reg3.htm

Restore Missing CD Drive
http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip

-------

Also if there is a NoViewOnDrive value, drives can be hidden.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93573.mspx?mfr=true

Same if there is a NoDrives value, drives can be hidden.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/58871.mspx?mfr=true
-------

If XP Pro check these settings in Group Policy. This does not work for XP
Home.

Open Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |

Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Hide these specified drives in My Computer

[[Removes the icons representing selected drives from My Computer and
Windows Explorer. Also, the drive letters representing the selected drives
do not appear in the standard Open dialog box.

This policy removes the drive icons. Users can still gain access to drive
contents by using other methods, such as by typing the path to a directory
on the drive in the Map Network Drive dialog box, in the Run dialog box, or
in a command window.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives

NoDrives also hides whatever drive from the Send To context menu.
-----

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Prevent access to drives from My Computer

[[Prevents users from using My Computer to gain access to the content of
selected drives.

If you enable this policy, users cannot view the contents of the selected
drives in My Computer and Windows Explorer. Also, they cannot use the Run
dialog box, the Map Network Drive dialog box, or the Dir command to view the
directories on these drives.

The icons representing the specified drives still appear in My Computer, but
if users double-click the icons, a message appears explaining that a policy
prevents the action.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive

I honestly do not know what the problem is. Maybe Ramesh or someone will
post with an answer.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
 
G

Guest

BINGO! I found what I had done through your TweakUI suggestion. Somehow I
had deleted My Computer from the desktop and because I had the desktop icons
hidden I didn't know it was gone. Pulling it onto the desktop did the trick.
I am now able to see everything again.

Thanks Wesley staying with me on the!


Wesley Vogel said:
{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the CLSID for My Computer.

explorer /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My Computer
with the Folders pane showing on the left and My Computer listed in the
Address bar.

explorer ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My Computer
with the Tasks pane showing on the left and My Computer listed in the
Address bar.

Both should show drives in the right hand pane.

Start | Run | Type: desktop | Click OK should open your Desktop folder.
I.e. C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Desktop

Start | Run | Paste: %userprofile%\desktop | Click OK should also open
your Desktop folder.

Do you have TweakUI installed? TweakUI can hide drives from My Computer.

If yes, Open TweakUI
[+] My Computer
Drives

Make sure there's a check mark for the appropriate drives |
Click Apply | Click OK

<quote>
The popular CDGONE patch. CD drives may vanish in Windows Explorer, Device
Manager, etc. if a third-party CD-burning package has been uninstalled and
Registry references for some code modules aren’t removed successfully. This
patch and a reboot usually will restore the missing drives. Any third
party package still required will then have to be re-installed.
<quote>
http://aumha.org/reg3.htm

Restore Missing CD Drive
http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip

-------

Also if there is a NoViewOnDrive value, drives can be hidden.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93573.mspx?mfr=true

Same if there is a NoDrives value, drives can be hidden.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/58871.mspx?mfr=true
-------

If XP Pro check these settings in Group Policy. This does not work for XP
Home.

Open Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |

Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Hide these specified drives in My Computer

[[Removes the icons representing selected drives from My Computer and
Windows Explorer. Also, the drive letters representing the selected drives
do not appear in the standard Open dialog box.

This policy removes the drive icons. Users can still gain access to drive
contents by using other methods, such as by typing the path to a directory
on the drive in the Map Network Drive dialog box, in the Run dialog box, or
in a command window.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives

NoDrives also hides whatever drive from the Send To context menu.
-----

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Prevent access to drives from My Computer

[[Prevents users from using My Computer to gain access to the content of
selected drives.

If you enable this policy, users cannot view the contents of the selected
drives in My Computer and Windows Explorer. Also, they cannot use the Run
dialog box, the Map Network Drive dialog box, or the Dir command to view the
directories on these drives.

The icons representing the specified drives still appear in My Computer, but
if users double-click the icons, a message appears explaining that a policy
prevents the action.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive

I honestly do not know what the problem is. Maybe Ramesh or someone will
post with an answer.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
ADKR said:
The first brought up the desktop window. In left panel
desktop/mycomputer/drives etc. In the right panel IE and Oulook icons
which are hidden on desktop. I have no icons on the desktop showing.

The second brought up my computer with nothing listed in the window. If I
move up I bet the desktop with the two icons IE/Outlook. I can go nowhere
else.

Thanks.
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W

Wesley Vogel

Glad to hear that you got it worked out. Keep having fun! :)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
ADKR said:
BINGO! I found what I had done through your TweakUI suggestion. Somehow
I had deleted My Computer from the desktop and because I had the desktop
icons hidden I didn't know it was gone. Pulling it onto the desktop did
the trick. I am now able to see everything again.

Thanks Wesley staying with me on the!


Wesley Vogel said:
{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} is the CLSID for My Computer.

explorer /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My
Computer with the Folders pane showing on the left and My Computer
listed in the Address bar.

explorer ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} should open My Computer
with the Tasks pane showing on the left and My Computer listed in the
Address bar.

Both should show drives in the right hand pane.

Start | Run | Type: desktop | Click OK should open your Desktop
folder. I.e. C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name Here\Desktop

Start | Run | Paste: %userprofile%\desktop | Click OK should also
open your Desktop folder.

Do you have TweakUI installed? TweakUI can hide drives from My Computer.

If yes, Open TweakUI
[+] My Computer
Drives

Make sure there's a check mark for the appropriate drives |
Click Apply | Click OK

<quote>
The popular CDGONE patch. CD drives may vanish in Windows Explorer,
Device Manager, etc. if a third-party CD-burning package has been
uninstalled and Registry references for some code modules aren’t
removed successfully. This patch and a reboot usually will restore the
missing drives. Any third
party package still required will then have to be re-installed.
<quote>
http://aumha.org/reg3.htm

Restore Missing CD Drive
http://aumha.org/downloads/cdgone.zip

-------

Also if there is a NoViewOnDrive value, drives can be hidden.

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/93573.mspx?mfr=true

Same if there is a NoDrives value, drives can be hidden.
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/regentry/58871.mspx?mfr=true
-------

If XP Pro check these settings in Group Policy. This does not work for
XP Home.

Open Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |

Navigate to >>
User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Hide these specified drives in My Computer

[[Removes the icons representing selected drives from My Computer and
Windows Explorer. Also, the drive letters representing the selected
drives do not appear in the standard Open dialog box.

This policy removes the drive icons. Users can still gain access to drive
contents by using other methods, such as by typing the path to a
directory on the drive in the Map Network Drive dialog box, in the Run
dialog box, or in a command window.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoDrives

NoDrives also hides whatever drive from the Send To context menu.
-----

User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\
Windows Explorer\
Prevent access to drives from My Computer

[[Prevents users from using My Computer to gain access to the content of
selected drives.

If you enable this policy, users cannot view the contents of the selected
drives in My Computer and Windows Explorer. Also, they cannot use the Run
dialog box, the Map Network Drive dialog box, or the Dir command to view
the directories on these drives.

The icons representing the specified drives still appear in My Computer,
but if users double-click the icons, a message appears explaining that a
policy prevents the action.]]

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\
CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
NoViewOnDrive

I honestly do not know what the problem is. Maybe Ramesh or someone will
post with an answer.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
ADKR said:
The first brought up the desktop window. In left panel
desktop/mycomputer/drives etc. In the right panel IE and Oulook icons
which are hidden on desktop. I have no icons on the desktop showing.

The second brought up my computer with nothing listed in the window.
If I move up I bet the desktop with the two icons IE/Outlook. I can go
nowhere else.

Thanks.

:

Paste the following lines, one at a time, into Start | Run and click
OK...

explorer /e,::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

explorer ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}


What happens?

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In ADKR <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
2 Problems - Related
----------------------
Right click START - EXPLORE ALL USERS
Shows "desk top" and "my computer" under it
Click on "+" of "my computer" shows drives C, D,E ... J, Control
Panel, shared docs, administrators docs
BUT - It shows nothing in right hand pane. It is like nothing is in
"My Computer"
----------------------
I use "Bulk Name Uitility" - Willsher
When I open it (and some other programs) there will be a panel with
"desk top" that I should be able to click and get "My Computer", Drive
C, etc. to find files.
BUT - It only shows "desk top" and when I click on it nothing happens.

Seems complex so any suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
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