Unable to see drives in my computer


  1. bigblocktowncar
    Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
       New #1

    Unable to see drives in my computer


    Hi,

    I have a problem that occurs every once in a while. I'm using the professional 64bit version of 7.

    I will start my PC and I am unable to see my drives. I can see my 2 HDDs but I cannot see my CD Rom or my memory card reader. Usually I can see everything but once in a while I am unable to see them. Doesn't matter if the CD Rom is empty or not it still does not show up.

    If I restart the computer I can see them, but occasionally they are gone. Is this a known bug or is there a fix for it?

    Thanks
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  3. mickey megabyte
    Posts : 8,398
    ultimate 64 sp1
       New #2

    never come across that problem myself, but try this, it might help.

    Drives - Hide or Show Empty Drives in Computer Folder

    type folder into the start-menu searchbox to bring up folder options.

    view >> untick 'hide empty drives...'

    i know you say it sometimes happens when your drives are full, but it's worth a go...
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  4. bigblocktowncar
    Posts : 27
    Windows 7 Pro 64bit
    Thread Starter
       New #3

    i'll try that out
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