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Computer Directory Won't display any drives
My computer will not display the contents contained in the "Computer" Directory. The progress bar will go on for about 5 minutes as if searching for the drives but even when it ends, nothing is displayed. I have 2 hard drives, 2 dvd drives and a card reader that all usually show. These items cannot be found by attempting to expand the computer in the left hand pane in explorer.
Not sure if the issue is linked or not, but when i right click on my desktop or any explorer, my explorer stops responding and must be restarted. I am currently narrowing down the culprit using ShellExView, with all context menu items disabled, i am able to right click again.. just a thought that this could be a related issue..
Not sure if the issue is linked or not, but when i right click on my desktop or any explorer, my explorer stops responding and must be restarted. I am currently narrowing down the culprit using ShellExView, with all context menu items disabled, i am able to right click again.. just a thought that this could be a related issue..
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BriPC--
Did this just start recently? If so, try a System Restore to a date before this started.
If no help, I suggest a Repair Install.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
This should not affect your personal data or installed programs but a backup first is always a good idea.
Did this just start recently? If so, try a System Restore to a date before this started.
If no help, I suggest a Repair Install.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html
This should not affect your personal data or installed programs but a backup first is always a good idea.
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It's been a while now, about 2 months... repair install sounds good, I was hoping it was something simple but this should do the trick.. I'll let ya know :)
Yeah agreed a system repair may be a good idea.
i found a repair does not often help - but i hope for you it does
if it does not, you may need a fresh install
you can also look in event viewer for errors - there may be a clue to what is wrong here
if it does not, you may need a fresh install
you can also look in event viewer for errors - there may be a clue to what is wrong here
When the issue is occurring , try getting a screen shot of an error that would be relating to the issue and post it here see if we can determine what's going on.
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also - in some cases, running sfc a second time helps too
It could be that the power supply is failing & isn't providing enough juice to spin up all those drives. Disconnecting all the extra drives as I suggested could help diagnose that issue as well.
If it's a bad power supply, this page has good screenshots on how to replace a power supply:
http://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-and-Replace-a-Failed-PC-Power-Supply
If it's a bad power supply, this page has good screenshots on how to replace a power supply:
http://www.wikihow.com/Diagnose-and-Replace-a-Failed-PC-Power-Supply
nobus--
I am not sure how your negative comment about Repair Install is helpful to BriPC.
I am not sure how your negative comment about Repair Install is helpful to BriPC.
it does not necessarily- it is just what i have observed
AND i always give other solutions
not sure why you ask that ? am i not entitled to post my opinion, and give other useful comments?
AND i always give other solutions
not sure why you ask that ? am i not entitled to post my opinion, and give other useful comments?
BriPC--
What is the status of your problem? Did a Repair Install help?
What is the status of your problem? Did a Repair Install help?
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This was the solution, it was a damaged DVD trying to be read in a drive. once removed, all is well in the world again
BriPC----
Thanks for telling us the solution.
Thanks for telling us the solution.
Is your devices working correctly, can you open computer manager
Click start and open computermgmt.msc , check all you devices.
I would run a sfc /scannow in Command promt (run as administrator)
Also running updates may solve common problems.
Many Thanks