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My Documents gone From My Computer


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Matt T

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Hey :tazz:

My Documents has gone from My Computer. Was just wondering if there is a way to fix this.

Thanks,
~Matt :)

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:33 PM.

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This is a strange bug in Windows XP Pro but it can and does happen to everyone. When you open the My Computer screen and your Documents folder is missing but all the other users folders are there try this tweak.

Step 1:

Download and run ERUNT to backup the registry then NTREGOPT to repair it
you can download both for free at http://www.larsheder...nline.de/erunt/

If that does not fix it go to step2

Step 2
START > RUN > REGEDIT >

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / Software / Microsoft / Windows / Current Version / Explorer / DocFolderPaths

Once you click the DocFolderPaths folder you should see all the user's folders.

STEP 3:

Add a new string value

Value Name: your user name

Value Data: the path to your docs folder ( ex. C:\Documents and Settings\your docs folder )

Exit Registry editor and open my computer, your docs folder should now be visable.

I hope this helps :tazz:
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Thanks :tazz:

Edited by Matt T, 16 December 2007 - 09:34 PM.

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