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This is on my newly upgraded Vista to Seven desktop HP. When examining the 'tree' with Windows Explorer each Drive or Removable Disk used to be identified by the title of the drive/disk or partition, i.e.: Programs (E). I just noticed today that only the title is now used and the identifying letter in parenthesis (E), for example, is missing. This is also true when using xplorer2, a different file manager. This makes it difficult to identify the removable disks, in particular, but that letter is important for me as it identifies the partitions as well. The same function on my new 7 laptop shows these with the accompanying letter. What did I turn 'off' on the desktop and where? Thanks
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP d4996t
OS
Windows 8 Pro
CPU
Intel Core 2 quad Q6600 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Asustek
Memory
4 Ghz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 8400GS
Sound Card
Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Hyundai 22" widescreen
Hard Drives
400 GB 279 G free
:orb: [Start] :ar: [Control Panel] :ar: [Performance and Maintenance] :ar: [Administrative Tools] :ar: [Computer Management] :ar: [Storage]

Right-Click [Disk Management] hit Refresh and also try Rescan disks and see if it works.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 64bit
CPU
Intel I7 4770k @4.5
Motherboard
Asus z87-pro
Memory
16GB corsair Vengence
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 980 TI SC acx2.0
Sound Card
XFI fatality gamer
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
OCZ ssd Baracuda 1tb x2
PSU
Corsair 1200 watt
Case
NZXT Noctis 450
Cooling
Kraken X61
Keyboard
Logitech G510
Mouse
Razer naga
Internet Speed
100 down 25 up
Other Info
Nzxt Hue +
Try this: Control panel, Folder options, View, put a check in the box next to: "Show Drive letters."
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP DV8t quad
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)
CPU
i7-Q 720
Motherboard
Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
Memory
6 GB
Graphics Card(s)
nVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
Sound Card
IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
Monitor(s) Displays
18.4 inch HP Infinity FHD (Samsung 184HT03-001)
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
Hitachi 500GB 7200 rpm (x2)
Seagate FreeAgent 1.5 TB External USB (x2)
Thermaltake BlacX eSATA/USB 2.0 3.5/2.5 HD dock
Cooling
Zalman NC-2000 notebook cooling pad
Keyboard
laptop
Mouse
Logitech VX Revolution
Other Info
Backup Unit: Lenovo T61p
That did the job Peter. Thanks to all that responded!
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP d4996t
OS
Windows 8 Pro
CPU
Intel Core 2 quad Q6600 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Asustek
Memory
4 Ghz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 8400GS
Sound Card
Soundblaster X-Fi Extreme Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Hyundai 22" widescreen
Hard Drives
400 GB 279 G free
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