Mystery Drive Q: shows in Explorer; can't access or delete

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  1. AddRAM
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    It`s a virtual drive, a program such as PowerIso will install it if you do not uncheck during the install. This issue is older than Windows 95. LOL.
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  3. DeaconFrost
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    richs said:
    I then read that it is created by Office 2010 "Click and Run" as suggested by Neutron16.
    Yep, that was the cause. I thought you could uninstall the Click And Run portion of Office 2010, which would remove that drive but not the functionality of Office 2010, but I am not remembering well enough to be certain.
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  4. gregrocker
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    Often this is a trial version of Office that's never activated and should be uninstalled along with the other preinstalled crapware. Clean Up Factory Bloatware

    Office now has a free web version with light advertising, or Open Office is always a good free compatible choice.
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  6. richs
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    Thanks to all for the help. I really appreciate it - and so did my daughter!

    Aloha from Maui

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  7. Britton30
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    You're welcome! Wish I was in Maui at the moment.
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  8. gregrocker
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    Restore my soul at Hookipa Beach!

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    Hike across the moon's surface for 2 days in Haleakala Crater

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    Come out the other side at the end of the Road to Hana!

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  10. Britton30
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    Nice thoughts Greg.
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