Unknown new hard disk drive.

MiserySyndrome

MiserySyndrome

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Recnetly I noticed I had a 4th hard disk drive instead of 3.
The strange thing is that I can't remember adding one..
I just got my 2 internal hard disk drives and 1 external hard disk. But now it shows 4.
Also, when I try to open this 4th hard disk it gives an acces denied error message.
When i look at it's properties it shows this:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/MiserySyndrome/Naamloos.png?t=1266766366

Also, I'm unaible to scan the hard disk. For my other hard disks, when I right click, I got the option to scan for virus. This option isn't in the list when I right click this new station.
Here are the menu list by right clicking on the HDD's.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/MiserySyndrome/Naamloos2.png?t=1266766998
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f241/MiserySyndrome/Naamloos2.png?t=1266766998


Where does this hard disk come from?
Is it a virus because of a virus?
Why can't I access it?
Is it because of a program I installed?
Do I have to remove it and how?
Please help.
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s
Do you have a media player plugged in by any chance? (iPod, Zen, Zune).

That would also show up as a removable drive, BUT, if it was a media player, you would be able to access it.
Mine has done that with my camera also. it would show 2 separate drives....one that I can't do anything with, and the other which is where the pictures are stored. If I remember, they are called "removable drive" and "fixed drive.

I guess my first guess would be an external media player. If you have one plugged in, I'd unplug it from the computer and see if that other drive disappears.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built( I will never "buy" a PC)
    CPU
    AMD Phenom2 XII 560
    Motherboard
    Biostar A780L3L
    Memory
    4GB DDR3-1333
    Graphics card(s)
    xfx 9800 GT
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB
    Cooling
    2 front, 2 back,one side
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless LX310
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    18/2 cable
    Other Info
    Opera/Chrome / EPSON Stylus nx420 / Microsoft Security Essentials / CCleaner / Malwarebytes / OpenDNS / Paint.NET / 7-Zip / Windows Live Mail Client
MWRed said:
Do you have a media player plugged in by any chance? (iPod, Zen, Zune).

That would also show up as a removable drive, BUT, if it was a media player, you would be able to access it.
Mine has done that with my camera also. it would show 2 separate drives....one that I can't do anything with, and the other which is where the pictures are stored. If I remember, they are called "removable drive" and "fixed drive.

I guess my first guess would be an external media player. If you have one plugged in, I'd unplug it from the computer and see if that other drive disappears.
Click to expand...

I thought as well.. The only media player connected to the pc is my ZEN.. But this one is already shown (bottom) and I can access it.. So that won't be the problem I think..
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
MiserySyndrome said:
MWRed said:
Do you have a media player plugged in by any chance? (iPod, Zen, Zune).

That would also show up as a removable drive, BUT, if it was a media player, you would be able to access it.
Mine has done that with my camera also. it would show 2 separate drives....one that I can't do anything with, and the other which is where the pictures are stored. If I remember, they are called "removable drive" and "fixed drive.

I guess my first guess would be an external media player. If you have one plugged in, I'd unplug it from the computer and see if that other drive disappears.
Click to expand...

I thought as well.. The only media player connected to the pc is my ZEN.. But this one is already shown (bottom) and I can access it.. So that won't be the problem I think..
Click to expand...

Ok, just wanted to make sure. I saw it down on the folder tree and just wanted to check.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built( I will never "buy" a PC)
    CPU
    AMD Phenom2 XII 560
    Motherboard
    Biostar A780L3L
    Memory
    4GB DDR3-1333
    Graphics card(s)
    xfx 9800 GT
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 22" Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    320GB
    Cooling
    2 front, 2 back,one side
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless LX310
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless
    Internet Speed
    18/2 cable
    Other Info
    Opera/Chrome / EPSON Stylus nx420 / Microsoft Security Essentials / CCleaner / Malwarebytes / OpenDNS / Paint.NET / 7-Zip / Windows Live Mail Client
MWRed said:
MiserySyndrome said:
MWRed said:
Do you have a media player plugged in by any chance? (iPod, Zen, Zune).

That would also show up as a removable drive, BUT, if it was a media player, you would be able to access it.
Mine has done that with my camera also. it would show 2 separate drives....one that I can't do anything with, and the other which is where the pictures are stored. If I remember, they are called "removable drive" and "fixed drive.

I guess my first guess would be an external media player. If you have one plugged in, I'd unplug it from the computer and see if that other drive disappears.
Click to expand...

I thought as well.. The only media player connected to the pc is my ZEN.. But this one is already shown (bottom) and I can access it.. So that won't be the problem I think..
Click to expand...

Ok, just wanted to make sure. I saw it down on the folder tree and just wanted to check.
Click to expand...

Thanks for the help anyway :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s
I went to the archvies and found this old post.

If you look at the response from smartyball, you may have the answer.

Mystery Drive (Q:) - Page 2 - Windows 7 Forums

Even if you do not have the program in question, it appears that some programs make an q drive
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s
Hi,

I think working together we have solved the problem it is very, very, likely Nero.

Mystery Drive
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
richc46 said:
Hi,

I think working together we have solved the problem it is very, very, likely Nero.

Mystery Drive
Click to expand...
I took a look at the previous link you gave me.
They said Office 2010 beta adds a virtual drive (Q:) with no reason.
I did install it recently. I'll uninstall beta, this would solve the problem?:sarc:
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s
If that is the cause uninstalling would remove the drive. Always make a system restore point, first, just in case.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
richc46 said:
If that is the cause uninstalling would remove the drive. Always make a system restore point, first, just in case.
Click to expand...
But what if I want to keep 2010?
Can I try installing it later on?
Or will it still create that virtual Q drive? and what's it for anyway?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s
If any program (that you want) is creating a drive, there is no need to worry. That is the way that it is programmed. Basically, it needs or wants a separate drive. My advice is to keep the program installed if you feel that it is needed.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
richc46 said:
If any program (that you want) is creating a drive, there is no need to worry. That is the way that it is programmed. Basically, it needs or wants a separate drive. My advice is to keep the program installed if you feel that it is needed.
Click to expand...

I just wanted to try the beta out.. But why can't I access the drive? Or does it say it's empty? :sarc:
I'm very curious :o:)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire M3641
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz(4CPUs), ~2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Acer MCP73PV
    Memory
    4094MB RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce G100
    Sound Card
    Realtex High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster 923nw
    Screen Resolution
    1440 x 990 (32bit)(60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    Station #1 - WDC WD6400AAKS-22A7B (596 GB) Station #6 - HDT722525DLAT80 (232 GB)
    Internet Speed
    5 MB/s

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
    CPU
    Q6600
    Memory
    4GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP w2207h
    Hard Drives
    2x250GB HDDs 1x60GB OCZ SSD 6 external disks 60 to 640GBs
    Other Info
    Also 1xHP desktop, 1xHP laptop, 1xGateway laptop
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