Where's "My Computer" gone?

When I try to download a file from the Internet, the "My Computer" folder has
disappeared from the "Save File" Dialog box. I can't select any drives to
save to. I have currently made a workaround by putting a shortcut to "My
Computer" on the desktop and accessing it via that.

But also, when using Windows Explorer, "My Computer" folder appears empty
unless I have clicked the "Folders" button so the left of the window has a
treeview of all available folders and drives.

I would like to solve this as I know there is something wrong but yet I am
unable to find the settings to resolve this issue.

SPEC
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O/S : XP Home-Edition SP2 - All updates and fixes installed.
CPU: AMD Athlon 2.1gHz
MEM : 512 Mb
GFX: ASUS NVidia GeForce Ti-4 - AGP 4X
Total HD = 60gB : 1x20gB + 1x40gB : O/S installed on 20gB HD.

Also, I am an experienced PC programmer/user with vast experience of using
RegEdit so there is no need to reply as if I am a newbie, don't be scared to
give me some advanced advice

Thanks in advance for any advice.

All the best to you.

Hi Codeman,

  >> when using Windows Explorer, "My Computer" folder appears empty

Can you supply a screenshot?

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Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
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"CodemanV" wrote in message

 > When I try to download a file from the Internet, the "My Computer" folder
 > has
 > disappeared from the "Save File" Dialog box. I can't select any drives
 > to
 > save to. I have currently made a workaround by putting a shortcut to "My
 > Computer" on the desktop and accessing it via that.
 >
 > But also, when using Windows Explorer, "My Computer" folder appears empty
 > unless I have clicked the "Folders" button so the left of the window has a
 > treeview of all available folders and drives.
 >
 > I would like to solve this as I know there is something wrong but yet I am
 > unable to find the settings to resolve this issue.
 >
 > SPEC
 > ------
 > O/S : XP Home-Edition SP2 - All updates and fixes installed.
 > CPU: AMD Athlon 2.1gHz
 > MEM : 512 Mb
 > GFX: ASUS NVidia GeForce Ti-4 - AGP 4X
 > Total HD = 60gB : 1x20gB + 1x40gB : O/S installed on 20gB HD.
 >
 > Also, I am an experienced PC programmer/user with vast experience of using
 > RegEdit so there is no need to reply as if I am a newbie, don't be scared
 > to
 > give me some advanced advice
 >
 > Thanks in advance for any advice.
 >
 > All the best to you.