"My Computer" problem

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Guest

When I go to My Computer on start menu there is nothing there- flashlight is
searching- I don't get any icons and can't pull up any of my drives or
syorage devices. I did a system restore, it didn't help what do i do now ?
 
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Peter Foldes

Andrew

And what did this that you posted have to do with getting to the OP's issue?
 
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Peter Foldes

Paul

It is a shot in the dark but give it a try. Post back with result. Like I said it is a shot worth trying

The below was taken from

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;320553



Method 1: Remove the registry entry
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
Note If you had installed multiple CD-writing software products on your computer, you need to uninstall the software products before you remove the registry keys. 1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/System/CurrentControlSet/Control/Class/{4d36e965-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
4. On the File menu, click Export.
5. In the File name box, type savedkey, and then click Save.
6. Click the REG_MULTI_SZ data type UpperFilters, and then click Delete on the Edit menu. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.

Note If this data type is missing, go to Method 2.
7. Click the REG_MULTI_SZ data type LowerFilters, and then click Delete on the Edit menu. When you are prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes.
8. Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer
 
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Rock

When I go to My Computer on start menu there is nothing there- flashlight
is
searching- I don't get any icons and can't pull up any of my drives or
syorage devices. I did a system restore, it didn't help what do i do now
?

Try running the edit on Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 157: Prevent Automatic Folder and Icon Refresh

See the top of the page for info on running the edit.
 
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Rock

My thanks to you Rock it worked the second time i tried it !!!!!

Cool, I was just going to reply to your last post where you said it didn't
work, but that's great! Thanks for posting back and have fun.
 

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