Vista - Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP.

03-26-2008

I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C:
drive and I found an extra "disk" listed.

I have, from the top,

(Select all disks)
Vista (C

Removable Disc (D

and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\

Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is a
"disk" where can I find it and see what it contains?

Thanks.

03-26-2008

vista is an intelligent next generation OS...

it was made by tree swinging monkeys stolen by a Bill Gates expedition to
Africa.

"Andy" <noone@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:6CBC989B-2CD3-472D-96B2-AAC432414F74@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C:
>drive and I found an extra "disk" listed.
>
> I have, from the top,
>
> (Select all disks)
> Vista (C

> Removable Disc (D

>
> and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\
>
> Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is
> a "disk" where can I find it and see what it contains?
>
> Thanks.

03-26-2008

"On the Bridge! (Better than an MVP) On XP" <On@xxxxxx,Bridge> wrote in message
news:47eae2c8$1@xxxxxx-privat.org...

Quote:

> im not the one who has monkey in its nick (most of the time before it
> morphs to something else)
>
> Have I told you that you are the worst poster of Vista.general ?
>
> YES YOU ARE!
>
>

I'm not the person who wrote:

Quote:

>>>
>>> it was made by tree swinging monkeys stolen by a Bill Gates expedition
>>> to Africa.
>>>

Just FYI. Just FYI

03-27-2008

"MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:5D348976-6FA5-4FDC-B427-475226B3D2F3@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Andy, can't say for sure, since I'm on my work system and can't check my
> theory, but I'm thinking it's the recovery partition. I believe (but
> can't
> remember) that the recovery partition on my HP is labled the same way as
> your
> "mystery" disk.
>
> Regards,
> --
> Myron
>
>
>

Thanks Myron,

As long as there is nothing to worry about.

Andy

03-27-2008

"Andy" wrote:

Quote:

> I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C:
> drive and I found an extra "disk" listed.
>
> I have, from the top,
>
> (Select all disks)
> Vista (C

> Removable Disc (D

>
> and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\
>
> Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is a
> "disk" where can I find it and see what it contains?
>
> Thanks.
>

Your welcome. If I find out anything different this afternoon I'll post back.

--
Myron

03-27-2008

"Charles W Davis" <Anthemwebs@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:04B5393F-818E-44B7-A1A1-C0AFAC6C01A2@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Are you certain that the "disk" doesn't show when you double-click your
> Computer icon? Most HP Computers come with a "Recovery (D

" partition.
> The "disk" is not a separate hard disk, but a partition of the C: disk.
> The contents of that partition is there for you to "burn" to CDs (16) or
> DVDs (3).
>
> Use the Recovery Disc Creator to create the disks. The Recovery Disc
> Creator allows only one complete set of disks to be created, so store
> these carefully for when you might need them. These disks are required to
> reinstall the operating system and any factory-installed programs, if
> there is ever a problem with your hard disk drive.
>
>

Hi, the strange disk definitely doesn't appear in My Computer. the only
drives listed are C: and D: (when I have D: plugged in.)

As for the back up, I made the recovery discs as soon as I bought the laptop
last year.

I'm not too bothered about the "phantom" drive, just curious, and really I
wouldn't even have discovered it if I hadn't installed SP1 and found the
Select Volumes button in Defrag.

As long as it doesn't appear malignant or have an averse effect on
performance I'll leave it alone.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

03-27-2008

"Andy" wrote:

Quote:

>
> "MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:5D348976-6FA5-4FDC-B427-475226B3D2F3@xxxxxx
>

Quote:

> > Andy, can't say for sure, since I'm on my work system and can't check my
> > theory, but I'm thinking it's the recovery partition. I believe (but
> > can't
> > remember) that the recovery partition on my HP is labled the same way as
> > your
> > "mystery" disk.
> >
> > Regards,
> > --
> > Myron
> >
> >
> >

>
> Thanks Myron,
>
> As long as there is nothing to worry about.
>
> Andy
>
>

Well, my factory image partition is listed as a factory image partition.
I've seen that a disk on my system in the past that had that type of listing
though. The only other thing I can think of is ReadyBoost. Do you use that?
I don't use ReadyBoost anymore and don't have a USB flash drive available to
make this test, so I can't say for sure. Still might be the factory image,
but I'm doubting that right now.

I don't really think it's something to worry about though.

Regards,

--
Myron

03-27-2008

"MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Well, my factory image partition is listed as a factory image partition.
> I've seen that a disk on my system in the past that had that type of
> listing
> though. The only other thing I can think of is ReadyBoost. Do you use
> that?
> I don't use ReadyBoost anymore and don't have a USB flash drive available
> to
> make this test, so I can't say for sure. Still might be the factory
> image,
> but I'm doubting that right now.
>
> I don't really think it's something to worry about though.
>
> Regards,
>
> --
> Myron
>

Hi Myron, I haven't used Readyboost as Vista has decided my USB flash drive
isn't Readyboost compatible. As you say it probably isn't something to worry
about and to be honest if I hadn't installed SP1 and checked Select Volumes
in Defrag' then I wouldn't even have known about it.

Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.

03-26-2008	#1 (permalink)
Andy n/a posts	Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C: drive and I found an extra "disk" listed. I have, from the top, (Select all disks) Vista (C Removable Disc (D and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\ Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is a "disk" where can I find it and see what it contains? Thanks.
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03-26-2008	#2 (permalink)
On the Bridge! \(Better than an MVP\) On XP n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. vista is an intelligent next generation OS... it was made by tree swinging monkeys stolen by a Bill Gates expedition to Africa. "Andy" <noone@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:6CBC989B-2CD3-472D-96B2-AAC432414F74@xxxxxx Quote: >I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C: >drive and I found an extra "disk" listed. > > I have, from the top, > > (Select all disks) > Vista (C > Removable Disc (D > > and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\ > > Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is > a "disk" where can I find it and see what it contains? > > Thanks.
My System Specs

03-26-2008	#3 (permalink)
On The Bridge Brain Damaged n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "On the Bridge! (Better than an MVP) On XP" <On@xxxxxx,Bridge> wrote in message news:47eae2c8$1@xxxxxx-privat.org... Quote: > im not the one who has monkey in its nick (most of the time before it > morphs to something else) > > Have I told you that you are the worst poster of Vista.general ? > > YES YOU ARE! > > I'm not the person who wrote: Quote: Quote: Quote: >>> >>> it was made by tree swinging monkeys stolen by a Bill Gates expedition >>> to Africa. >>> Just FYI. Just FYI
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03-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
Andy n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:5D348976-6FA5-4FDC-B427-475226B3D2F3@xxxxxx Quote: > Andy, can't say for sure, since I'm on my work system and can't check my > theory, but I'm thinking it's the recovery partition. I believe (but > can't > remember) that the recovery partition on my HP is labled the same way as > your > "mystery" disk. > > Regards, > -- > Myron > > > Thanks Myron, As long as there is nothing to worry about. Andy
My System Specs

03-27-2008	#5 (permalink)
MyronH n/a posts	RE: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "Andy" wrote: Quote: > I opened Select Volumes in Defragmenter as I only want it to run on my C: > drive and I found an extra "disk" listed. > > I have, from the top, > > (Select all disks) > Vista (C > Removable Disc (D > > and then this, \\?\volume{bd14d1e-25b2-11dc-bf36-806e6f6e6963}\ > > Can anyone tell me why I have this entry and what it means? Also, if it is a > "disk" where can I find it and see what it contains? > > Thanks. > Your welcome. If I find out anything different this afternoon I'll post back. -- Myron
My System Specs

03-27-2008	#6 (permalink)
Andy n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "Charles W Davis" <Anthemwebs@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:04B5393F-818E-44B7-A1A1-C0AFAC6C01A2@xxxxxx Quote: > Are you certain that the "disk" doesn't show when you double-click your > Computer icon? Most HP Computers come with a "Recovery (D" partition. > The "disk" is not a separate hard disk, but a partition of the C: disk. > The contents of that partition is there for you to "burn" to CDs (16) or > DVDs (3). > > Use the Recovery Disc Creator to create the disks. The Recovery Disc > Creator allows only one complete set of disks to be created, so store > these carefully for when you might need them. These disks are required to > reinstall the operating system and any factory-installed programs, if > there is ever a problem with your hard disk drive. > > Hi, the strange disk definitely doesn't appear in My Computer. the only drives listed are C: and D: (when I have D: plugged in.) As for the back up, I made the recovery discs as soon as I bought the laptop last year. I'm not too bothered about the "phantom" drive, just curious, and really I wouldn't even have discovered it if I hadn't installed SP1 and found the Select Volumes button in Defrag. As long as it doesn't appear malignant or have an averse effect on performance I'll leave it alone. Thanks to everyone who replied.
My System Specs

03-27-2008	#7 (permalink)
MyronH n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "Andy" wrote: Quote: > > "MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:5D348976-6FA5-4FDC-B427-475226B3D2F3@xxxxxx > Quote: > > Andy, can't say for sure, since I'm on my work system and can't check my > > theory, but I'm thinking it's the recovery partition. I believe (but > > can't > > remember) that the recovery partition on my HP is labled the same way as > > your > > "mystery" disk. > > > > Regards, > > -- > > Myron > > > > > > > > Thanks Myron, > > As long as there is nothing to worry about. > > Andy > > Well, my factory image partition is listed as a factory image partition. I've seen that a disk on my system in the past that had that type of listing though. The only other thing I can think of is ReadyBoost. Do you use that? I don't use ReadyBoost anymore and don't have a USB flash drive available to make this test, so I can't say for sure. Still might be the factory image, but I'm doubting that right now. I don't really think it's something to worry about though. Regards, -- Myron
My System Specs

03-27-2008	#8 (permalink)
Andy n/a posts	Re: Extra disk in Defragmenter, Vista HP. "MyronH" <MyronH@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:EEDC0555-A5E9-4A73-8901-C29C050B81D1@xxxxxx Quote: > Well, my factory image partition is listed as a factory image partition. > I've seen that a disk on my system in the past that had that type of > listing > though. The only other thing I can think of is ReadyBoost. Do you use > that? > I don't use ReadyBoost anymore and don't have a USB flash drive available > to > make this test, so I can't say for sure. Still might be the factory > image, > but I'm doubting that right now. > > I don't really think it's something to worry about though. > > Regards, > > -- > Myron > Hi Myron, I haven't used Readyboost as Vista has decided my USB flash drive isn't Readyboost compatible. As you say it probably isn't something to worry about and to be honest if I hadn't installed SP1 and checked Select Volumes in Defrag' then I wouldn't even have known about it. Thanks for the replies, much appreciated.
My System Specs

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