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"Hi, guys. I can't find the disk C in Computer and File Explorer on a Windows 8 laptop. Is it disappeared? If not, how can I find it?"
After analysis, a possible conclusion is that someone else who can access the computer may hide the disk C for some reasons. And if it is the case, this article will illustrate 3 ways to show the hidden drives for your better reference.
Video guide on how to show hidden drives on Windows 8:
Step 1: Get into the Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 2: Find and open the File Explorer folder in User Configuration.
To be specific, you can locate it in accordance with the path of User Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/File Explorer.
Step 3: Go to edit the specified setting.
Right-click Hide these specified drives in My Computer and choose Edit.
Step 4: Do not configure the setting.
In the setting's window, select Not Configured on the top left and tap OK on the bottom right.
Step 1: Open the setting according to the procedures introduced above.
Step 2: Choose Disabled and click OK.
Method 3: Do not restrict all drives in the computer.
Step 1: Go to edit the same setting.
Step 2: As the setting's window appears, tap the down arrow on the option bar, select Do not restrict drives in the drop-down list and click OK.
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