D drive has disappeared!!!

M&M10 · 04-12-2009, 20:03

My D drive has suddenly disappeared. Any ideas how this happened and more importantly, how do i get it back??

Thanks.

grahamlthompson · 04-12-2009, 20:59

We need a little more information. What equipment are you referring too D:\ on a PC may be ?. Without this no one is going to have a clue what you mean

M&M10 · 04-12-2009, 21:05

I have a satellite laptop. To save space on the hard drive, i usually save all work to a disk on the D drive.

However, it has disappeared.

Whenever i insert a disk it makes a noise like its about to start, but then nothing. The lights flash on the tray too.

When i look in My Computer, the disk drive aint there.

Help.

RobAnt · 05-12-2009, 03:32

Suggest you use the Computers and Networking topic. This topic is for home entertainment equipment.

bobcar · 05-12-2009, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobAnt

Suggest you use the Computers and Networking topic. This topic is for home entertainment equipment.

Yes and with a lot more info as to the kit.

It sounds like it's knackered (hope backups were done) though it's impossible to be sure with the info given.

grahamlthompson · 05-12-2009, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by M&M10

I have a satellite laptop. To save space on the hard drive, i usually save all work to a disk on the D drive.

However, it has disappeared.

Whenever i insert a disk it makes a noise like its about to start, but then nothing. The lights flash on the tray too.

When i look in My Computer, the disk drive aint there.

Help.

So is your D: drive a cd writer ? If so buy a cheap usb one and use that assuming it's just the drive that has failed

in_focus · 06-12-2009, 19:37

See if it reappears if you start the machine in safe mode.
To do this restart the machine and keep tapping the f8 key.
Select safe mode when the prompt appears, then after Windows loads look in "My Computer" and see if has reappeared.
This happened to me a few months ago and I had to reload the machine using the recovery disk after saving my files to a USB key to restore normal operation.

in_focus · 06-12-2009, 19:40

It could be software rather than hardware related. See if it reappears if you start the machine in safe mode.

To do this restart the machine and keep tapping the f8 key.
Select safe mode when the prompt appears, then after Windows loads look in "My Computer" and see if has reappeared.

This happened to me a few months ago and I had to reload the machine using the recovery disk after saving my files to a USB key to restore normal operation.

truditjh · 09-12-2009, 21:59

Assuming its your pc you are referring to have you recently installed Norton ???

04-12-2009, 20:03	#1
M&M10 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	D drive has disappeared!!! My D drive has suddenly disappeared. Any ideas how this happened and more importantly, how do i get it back?? Thanks.

04-12-2009, 20:59	#2
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	We need a little more information. What equipment are you referring too D:\ on a PC may be ?. Without this no one is going to have a clue what you mean

04-12-2009, 21:05	#3
M&M10 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3	I have a satellite laptop. To save space on the hard drive, i usually save all work to a disk on the D drive. However, it has disappeared. Whenever i insert a disk it makes a noise like its about to start, but then nothing. The lights flash on the tray too. When i look in My Computer, the disk drive aint there. Help.

05-12-2009, 03:32	#4
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Suggest you use the Computers and Networking topic. This topic is for home entertainment equipment.

05-12-2009, 09:47	#5
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by RobAnt Suggest you use the Computers and Networking topic. This topic is for home entertainment equipment. Yes and with a lot more info as to the kit. It sounds like it's knackered (hope backups were done) though it's impossible to be sure with the info given.

05-12-2009, 09:51	#6
grahamlthompson Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Redditch Worcs Posts: 17,293	Quote: Originally Posted by M&M10 I have a satellite laptop. To save space on the hard drive, i usually save all work to a disk on the D drive. However, it has disappeared. Whenever i insert a disk it makes a noise like its about to start, but then nothing. The lights flash on the tray too. When i look in My Computer, the disk drive aint there. Help. So is your D: drive a cd writer ? If so buy a cheap usb one and use that assuming it's just the drive that has failed

06-12-2009, 19:37	#7
in_focus Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 294	See if it reappears if you start the machine in safe mode. To do this restart the machine and keep tapping the f8 key. Select safe mode when the prompt appears, then after Windows loads look in "My Computer" and see if has reappeared. This happened to me a few months ago and I had to reload the machine using the recovery disk after saving my files to a USB key to restore normal operation.

06-12-2009, 19:40	#8
in_focus Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Durham Posts: 294	It could be software rather than hardware related. See if it reappears if you start the machine in safe mode. To do this restart the machine and keep tapping the f8 key. Select safe mode when the prompt appears, then after Windows loads look in "My Computer" and see if has reappeared. This happened to me a few months ago and I had to reload the machine using the recovery disk after saving my files to a USB key to restore normal operation.

09-12-2009, 21:59	#9
truditjh Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 39	Assuming its your pc you are referring to have you recently installed Norton ???

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