You psychic????... it lasted for the root directory level. As soon as I clicked a plus-sign to get deeper...#$@!@#%^%$#@

I think I'lll format the sucker. But not really expecting it to work.


>>I seem to have the drive back!!!
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>>Under Safe Mode I saw that the drive was set up to allow 'fast indexing'. I removed that.
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>>When I re-booted in regular mode I was able to access the whole E: drive using Explorer. I hope it lasts < s >
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>Now there may be any part of the computer made of wood, but look around yourself, you should be able to find something to knock on.