Hidden Drives

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Ev1lM0nk3y, Oct 6, 2009.

  1. Ev1lM0nk3y

    Ev1lM0nk3y MDL Senior Member

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    #1 Ev1lM0nk3y, Oct 6, 2009
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    Yurbuh Tuggly MDL Member

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    #2 Yurbuh Tuggly, Oct 6, 2009
    So what are drives G,H,I, and J then?
     
  3. M3TAL_L0RD

    M3TAL_L0RD MDL Junior Member

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    #3 M3TAL_L0RD, Oct 6, 2009
    Looks like card reader to me too.
     
  4. Ev1lM0nk3y

    Ev1lM0nk3y MDL Senior Member

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    #4 Ev1lM0nk3y, Oct 6, 2009 (OP)
    they are, i said that in my post, but dont know why there hidden
     
  5. RCOO

    RCOO MDL Senior Member

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    #5 RCOO, Oct 6, 2009
    Because it's the new way of Windows handling them.
    They will stay like that until you insert an SD card and windows detects it.
     
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  6. decmk

    decmk MDL Junior Member

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    #6 decmk, Oct 6, 2009
    Insert card

    Insert card in some of the slots and drive will be show, but if you want to be always show, then set in Folder Options.
     

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  7. Myrrh

    Myrrh MDL Expert

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    #7 Myrrh, Oct 6, 2009
    It's the new default option

    From explorer: [alt] Tools, Folder Options, View, "Hide empty drives in the Computer folder" - the default is checked.

    edit: see screenshot in post above mine, he beat me to it
     
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  8. Ev1lM0nk3y

    Ev1lM0nk3y MDL Senior Member

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    #8 Ev1lM0nk3y, Oct 6, 2009 (OP)
    I thought that because they all became active when the media is inserted, Is there a way to make the visable permantily.


    EDIT: thanks decmk and Myrrh
     
  9. ericchak

    ericchak MDL Junior Member

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    #9 ericchak, Oct 6, 2009
    once you put the card in, they are appear
     
  10. RCOO

    RCOO MDL Senior Member

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    #10 RCOO, Oct 6, 2009
    Myrrh's method should work for what you intend.
     
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  11. Ev1lM0nk3y

    Ev1lM0nk3y MDL Senior Member

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    #11 Ev1lM0nk3y, Oct 6, 2009 (OP)
    It did thanks guys.

    One more thing i need help with and rather starting a new thread ill hijack this one lol

    How do i register a file ext with windows?
    I want to register .divx so i can change the icon for this file type, the video already plays but has no icon

    thanks
     
  12. Mr Jinje

    Mr Jinje MDL Expert

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    #12 Mr Jinje, Oct 6, 2009
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  13. Mr Jinje

    Mr Jinje MDL Expert

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    #13 Mr Jinje, Oct 7, 2009
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    Just an update, found an easier way to update the ICON for all video files from a single location.

    Code:
    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\video\DefaultIcon]
    This setting over-rides all others when the "PerceivedType" is set to Video (which appears to be the default)