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    No Drives Displayed in "Computer"

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by vidurm, Jul 3, 2009.

  1. vidurm

    vidurm Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi all!

    Just upgraded to Windows 7 today and have been totally loving it! Its so much faster than Vista.

    I just have one major problem that has been bothering me. I dont know whether its a bug or just a noob mistake on my part but I am unable to see any drives whatsoever in the "computer" folder. I have tried disabling/enabling the "Show empty drives" thing but to no avail.

    It would be great if someone could help me out with this issue.

    ThankS!!!

    I have a Dell Studio Xps 16.
     
    vidurm, Jul 3, 2009
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  2. makaveli72

    makaveli72 Eat.My.Shorts

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    Hi...do steps 1 - 2; Actually click on the Windows Explorer menu then select "Hide these specified drives in My Computer". Double click and disable the option.

    Not a guarantee this would be your exact situation but worth a try.
     
    makaveli72, Jul 3, 2009
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  3. vidurm

    vidurm Notebook Enthusiast

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    ^NOpe, didn't work.

    There must be someone who can help??!!??
     
    vidurm, Jul 4, 2009
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    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    How did you upgrade? Did you do a clean install? Did you install any of the Dell Vista drivers?
     
    kegobeer, Jul 4, 2009
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