Can't access hdd's and restore point problems.

1)I cannot access any "drives" from "My Computer" or from
shortcuts of those drives..Only way to get into the drive
is to go to start>run>Drive letter which will open the drive.

Also can't create a "restore Point" using system restore.
Says reboot and try again which doesn't work.

2)When clicking on a drive icon in "my computer" nothing
happens except my USB thumb drive works.
The drive icons I have on my desktop do NOT work..The
cursor changes as if it's trying to open...but nothing.

System restore is as same as posted above..I've re installed
system restore but nothing, except losing my old restore
points...Thanks

3)Thanks for the reg. info..Everything was ok there..all zeros.
Also tried Tweakui several days ago..nothing
I have found that I can right click on a desktop icon or
one of the drives in "my computer" and then click
explore and the drive will open..strange that I cannot
just click in an icon like other apps.
Also tried re-installing system restore again..no joy.

4)I have done many scans and have McAFee V.Protectiion on this new install of XP Pro SP#3. I'll keep trying scans..
Also I get this error with a circled red X whenever I
double click on one of The SCSI drives listed in "My Computer ":
Windows cannot find 'RECYCLER\S-1-2-83-100021710-100022187-100024653-3705.com'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again.
Any Ideas ?
ramjet

5) These are some of the posts I wrote in Windows XP section..
It' been suggested that I have Malware on this new install.
Any help will be appriciated
ramjet

 

Can'y access HDD's or restore points

Hi,
Sorry bout my first post to this forum..as directed, here is
the link that I have posted on the windows XP forum:

http://www.windowsbbs.com/windows-xp/82483-weired-problem-xp-drives-missing-my-computer.html

Also google is re directing sometimes.

TIA: ramjet

 

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