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    Vista: 0/no/nada/zip icons and drives showing in "Computer" folder...

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by I♥RAM, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. I♥RAM

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    I must've messed up with using RegToy or something but when I go to my Computer folder, it's absolutely blank.

    On the left side (the folder trees), everything is there (c:/, d:/, e:/, etc.). Just not showing up here, what's the deal?

    Thanks.
     
    I♥RAM, Sep 26, 2008
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  2. Andy

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    Tried a System Restore ? (Best Option)

    Or Folder Options > Restore Defaults.
     
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    Unfortunately, anything related to system restore has been removed with vlite and services (I didnt see myself actually ever using it in the past 10 years so I dont think I need it now).

    When I try to mount an ISO with daemon tools, I need to get into an external drive. Which I need to see the contents of the Computer folder to do!!!
     
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    Well, then uninstall RegToy, and check the two options you get at the uninstall screen. Then run a CCleaner registry cleanup.

    If that doesn't work, try booting with the "Last Known Good Config" option.
     
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    Oooh the problem was indeed RegToy. Instead of uninstalling I pinpointed the problem:

    If you uncheck the My Computer # checkbox in the start-menu section, it disables the drives from showing.

    :|
     
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    Now that that's been fixed...the other problem is that no virtual drives show up when I mount an image using Daemon tools.

    I must've disabled a service :(?
     
    I♥RAM, Sep 27, 2008
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    Don't screw around with the OS, especially if you have System Restore unavailable. Try uninstalling RegToy, might fix it.

    Or play around in RegToy again, or use a different mounting software. (MagicDisc/Magic ISO) :)
     
    Andy, Sep 27, 2008
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