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.
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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


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.
 
W

wolfrunner

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>
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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


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>
 
W

wolfrunner

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 said:
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


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 said:
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


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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R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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?

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)

Thank you :)

--
Regards,

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


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 said:
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


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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W

wolfrunner

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
 
W

wolfrunner

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 said:
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?

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)

Thank you :)

--
Regards,

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


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 said:
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


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.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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



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 said:
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?

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)

Thank you :)

--
Regards,

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


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 said:
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


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.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
W

wolfrunner

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 said:
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



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 said:
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?
Click to expand...

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!
Click to expand...

Thank you :)

--
Regards,

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


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>

:

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


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.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
R

Ramesh, MS-MVP

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


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 said:
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



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 said:
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?
Click to expand...

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!
Click to expand...

Thank you :)

--
Regards,

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


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>

:

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


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.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
W

wolfrunner

Thanks, but I don't want to do a roll back at this time. Just recovering
from a Redo of SP2 on the XP Pro based comp., so I'll pass...too many other
items to update. And who knows it might not even work. Things are fine as is
on this old DELL, so I'll roll with this little prob. for now and just let it
lie.
Thanks for the help.
Peace.
Ramesh said:
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


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 said:
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



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 said:
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



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!
:

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


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>

:

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


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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