Solved operating system is missing

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deanie44

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Hi everyone. I was trying to do a system restore and I do not have any restore points. That is not the issue. The problem is when I go into advanced system properties I have two c drives. One is active the other one is missing. I have uploaded a picture to illustrate what I am saying. The PC seems to be working fine.
I hope someone can help me with this dilemma. deanie44 :confused:
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
INSPIRON 560MT
OS
windows 7 X64
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(4) CPU 3.06 GHz
Memory
4 GB OF RAM
Sound Card
REALTEK HD AUDIO
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Generic Monitor and Vizio E320VL LCD TV
Screen Resolution
1280 X 720
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA II HARDDRIVE
Keyboard
Dell generic keyboard
Internet Speed
16 Mbp
Hello again Deanie.


Type/paste msconfig in the Windows start menu search box and hit the enter key, under the boot tab, post a snip of that for us to look at.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
C drive is missing

Here is the picture that you requested. Thank you. deanie44
 

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My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
INSPIRON 560MT
OS
windows 7 X64
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(4) CPU 3.06 GHz
Memory
4 GB OF RAM
Sound Card
REALTEK HD AUDIO
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Generic Monitor and Vizio E320VL LCD TV
Screen Resolution
1280 X 720
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA II HARDDRIVE
Keyboard
Dell generic keyboard
Internet Speed
16 Mbp
I didn't think that would help but it didn't hurt, let's see what others may have to say.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
* BFK Customs *
OS
W 7 64-bit Ultimate
CPU
Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
Motherboard
ASUS P5Q Pro
Memory
8GB Dominator 8500C5D
Graphics Card(s)
ATI : XFX 5870
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio 7-1
Monitor(s) Displays
1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
Screen Resolution
1920x1080P & 1920x1200
Hard Drives
1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
PSU
Corsair 620HX
Case
Cooler Master RC-690
Cooling
Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
Keyboard
Microsoft 500
Mouse
Razer Diamondback 3G
Internet Speed
14 Mb/s
Other Info
1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack
This happens after a repair and is resolved by highlighting the C (Missing) listing, then click Configure to turn it off.

Normally this forces the utility to show the actual C listing so you can turn it on, but since it's already showing you may have to turn it off (along with all other listed drives) by highlighting each to Configure, set to off and then highlight C:System to turn On..

Let us know if this solves the issue as there are other steps to take if it doesn't.
 
Gregrocker, you are my hero. Your suggestion worked. Thank you. deanie44
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
INSPIRON 560MT
OS
windows 7 X64
CPU
Intel(R) Pentium(4) CPU 3.06 GHz
Memory
4 GB OF RAM
Sound Card
REALTEK HD AUDIO
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell Generic Monitor and Vizio E320VL LCD TV
Screen Resolution
1280 X 720
Hard Drives
1 TB SATA II HARDDRIVE
Keyboard
Dell generic keyboard
Internet Speed
16 Mbp
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