External Drive Detection

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Domenicm View Member Profile	Dec 14 2006, 06:26 PM Post #16
Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715	Sorry I misunderstood you I was able to access the drive through Start, Run, but was unable to find it under explore. The CD Drive is also accessible though Run, but not through Explore. -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind! ~Author Unknown

Joshuacat View Member Profile	Dec 14 2006, 08:07 PM Post #17
01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339	At least you have a workaround by using the Start, Run method...let's try to find a fix... Download and install PowerToys(TweakUI) from the Microsoft Website - Info - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloa...ppowertoys.mspx Direct download - http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/c...wertoySetup.exe After the program is installed.... Open the program from the Powertoys for Windows XP folder under your Start menu. Double click My Computer(left hand side) Click Drives Ensure that your external drive is checked ON under the drives listed. I am not sure that this will do anything, but it worth a try before start getting into registry fixes, and/or Windows repairs. This post has been edited by Joshuacat: Dec 14 2006, 08:08 PM -------------------- JC

Domenicm View Member Profile	Dec 14 2006, 09:22 PM Post #18
Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Earth Member No.: 100,715	Looks like that finally did it. The drive now appears properly under 'My Computer.' Thanks for all you help! -------------------- I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind! ~Author Unknown

Joshuacat View Member Profile	Dec 14 2006, 09:38 PM Post #19
01001010 01000011 Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,853 Joined: 1-January 05 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,339	Great!!! Thanks for letting us know. -------------------- JC

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