Drives not showing, folders/file icons/thumbnails not showing

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  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
       #1

    Drives not showing, folders/file icons/thumbnails not showing


    I have just built a new computer, using Windows 7 Pro 64 bit, however, I've noticed when I open Windows explorer, 3 out of 4 times it will continuously search for drives when opening up explorer and not show any drives that are installed. I've tried reformatting, using different hard drives, but the problem persists no matter what I do. I've reinstalled Windows 7 with only a single drive plugged in, tried different SATA ports, but this problem keeps coming back. The only thing I can think of is that the Windows 7 install disk is corrupted and not installing properly.

    I've also noticed that once it starts searching like this, the icons wont display in any folder, although the file names will. Likewise, when trying to sort files by date, type, etc, they will not sort.

    When this happens, I can easily type in C:\ to get to the drive without problem to access the drive but above problems with icons not showing, sorting, etc still is a problem.

    Has anyone had this problem? Know of a way to fix this? I'm not looking forward to having to reformat again as I don't have the time to sit through and reinstall everything again after.


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  2. Posts : 5
    Windows 8
       #2

    Hey Man.

    When Im having problems with the system i do this:

    Open cmd as administrator and then type "sfc/scannow" press enter

    I will check your system for missing systemfiles and problems.

    Give it a try and let me hear from you :)
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    The Danger Boy said:
    Hey Man.

    When Im having problems with the system i do this:

    Open cmd as administrator and then type "sfc/scannow" press enter

    I will check your system for missing systemfiles and problems.

    Give it a try and let me hear from you :)

    Thanks for the suggestion, I've run the scan and the results were:

    Code:
    Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
    Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation.  All rights reserved.
    
    C:\Windows\system32>sfc/scannow
    
    Beginning system scan.  This process will take some time.
    
    Beginning verification phase of system scan.
    Verification 100% complete.
    
    Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations.
    No luck so far with discovering a solution.
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  4. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    What drives have you got installed and can you post a screenshot of your Disc Management window?
    If you are doubtful about the quality of your Windows Installation Disc, where did it come from?
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 8
       #5

    Okay Man.

    The command did not find any problems then I'm can not help

    Sorry but I hope you will find a solution :)
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    mitchell65 said:
    What drives have you got installed and can you post a screenshot of your Disc Management window?
    If you are doubtful about the quality of your Windows Installation Disc, where did it come from?




    Following hard drives are installed atm:

    WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 - 640GB - Western Digital - Windows 7 installed on this drive.
    ST3000DM001-1CH166 - 3TB Seagate
    KINGSTON SH103S3120G - 120GB Kingston HyperX SSD


    With that said, I've also tried installing Windows 7 on the SSD and the same problems occurred.

    I've installed all updated drivers from manufacturers website, even went as far as flashing my bios to the latest version from Asus.

    And as stated in my original post, just to try and weed out any of the three drives being a problem, I've tried with only one drive plugged in to see if one of the others were somehow causing the issue.


    Re: disc quality, it was downloaded and burnt. I think MS used to host the iso's with digitalriver?



    I have to run to work now but will check the thread tonight when I get back. Thanks for the assistance thus far and taking the time to try and help me sort this out.
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  7. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #7

    Thanks for that ifo. You didn't answer my question re the install disc?
    Can you click the Start button and in the Search box type "Device Manager" (without the quotes). Then click on Disc Drives and see if there are any yellow triangles in there?
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  8. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #8

    I recommend using this Tutorial to post screen shots.

    Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

    When you are in Explorer go to the top left and tick on organize and then Layout. Their will be several things to chose from. I have them all checked.
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  9. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #9

    2 Active Drives/Partitions?


    I don't think that you are supposed to have 2 Active partitions (Drive 0 and Drive 1).
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    My understanding is you can have two active partitions as long as they are not on the same drive.
    I really don't know why one would do that.
    Maybe a duel boot. I'm unable to read the picture in post #6.
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