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Diana123
Jun 19, 2008, 11:36 PM
Help!
I have tried to format a new external disk that gave errors so I tried using several programs from a disk that I have. Result is that now when I go to ´MY COMPUTER´ I do not see any of my hard disks, not the internal nor the external ones. They are there when I look Administrative Tools-Disk Management but I seem to be denied access to them. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated!

JBeaucaire
Jun 20, 2008, 06:01 AM
Let's start with the easiest steps... rebooted, right?

Also, activate the FIND NEW HARDWARE option in the control panel might wake them up.

Next, SYSTEM RESTORE back to a week or so ago...

I'll keep thinking.

fuseman
Oct 25, 2010, 08:45 PM
As above is a great idea,but if you can start over if there is nothing on the drive.

JBeaucaire
Oct 26, 2010, 06:39 AM
Fuseman, your capslock is stuck. Have that checked out soon.

ITstudent2006
Oct 26, 2010, 08:40 AM
When you say internal and external do you mean everything. Hard drive? CD/DVD ROM Drive, Floppy (if applicable), external HDD's?