Hide any Local Drive Your PC doesn’t lost any data

There are 3 methods available to hide a local drive without using any software

1. Hide a drive through gpedit
2. Hide a drive through regedit
3. Hide a drive using command prompt

Now Im covering, command prompt way of doing it. So lets see how to do.

How to Hide a Local Drive using command prompt?

1. Click on Start - Run

2. In Run box type cmd and hit Enter. Now Command Prompt window will appear.

3. In command prompt, type diskpart and hit Enter.

4. Then type list volume and hit Enter.

Now it will display the list of all your computer drives details.

5. Then type the Drive Letter which you want to hide.
If you want to hide volume E, type select volume E and hit Enter.

Now follow mentioned massage will appear to you.
Volume 4 is the selected volume

6. After that, type remove letter E and hit an Enter.

That’s all, you have done. Now restart your computer once. When you start your PC again, you want be able to see the particular drive in My Computer.


How to get back Hidden Drive again in My Computer.

Do the procedure which i have mentioned in step 1,2,3,4 and 5 again.

Click Start —> Run —> cmd —>

Then type diskpart - list volume - select volume E

After that type assign letter E and hit Enter.

That’s all !! You have got back the hidden local drive. Once again restart your PC, now you will be able to see hidden local drive in My Computer.

Note: Your PC doesn’t lost any data by doing this trick .

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5 Common problems of Hard Disk

Hard Drive Running Slow
This is probably the most common problem people have with their hard drives. Unfortunately, that is not a hard drive problem but an operating system (OS) issue. Simply defragmenting your computer will fix this situation.

Hard Drive Won't SpinIf your hard drive won't spin,

This is possibly because of a power differential. Either there is a problem with the electrical cables or your hard drive simply is not getting enough power.

Hard Drive Not RecognizedIf your computer won't recognize your hard drive, you may have to play with the BIOS. Ensure that your hard drive and disc drive BIOS are enabled.

C Drive Not Recognized
As with your hard drive not being recognized, if your computer will not recognize your hard drive as the primary C drive, check your BIOS and run any BIOS discs that came with the hard drive.

Frequent Drive Failure
If your hard drive fails on you often, you may have a simple case of dusty computer. A thorough cleaning should help with this issue.

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5 Fixing a Hard Drive Problem

Hard Drive Failure 101

There are a few signs that can mean a hard drive failure is coming. A clicking noise coming from a computer is one of the most common and clear signs that a drive is on its last legs. If you hear your hard drive clicking, chances are it's time to get a new one - before it quits. Another common error is programs freezing. While blue screens can often indicate RAM problems, freezing programs often indicate that the hard drive has an error on it. These problems are usually cheaper - but not always easy - to fix.

So if you think your hard drive has a problem, what do you do? 

Fixing a Hard Drive Problem

Back It Up
Regardless of hardware or software failure, it's always good to back up your data. The simplest solution is to use a cloud-hosted solution, although what option you use will depend on how much data you need to save. You don't need to copy everything off your hard drive, but include any irreplaceable files. If you have fewer than 5 gigabytes of data, consider using Google Drive. If, on the other hand, you have a lot of photos and videos, consider a paid data backup option like Crashplan, or a physical backup drive like the Seagate GoFlex, which you can use for automatic backups. (Get more tips in Cloud Vs. Local Backup: Which One Do You Need?)

Check Your Disk for ErrorsThe easiest way to see what's wrong with your disk is simply to ask it. If you're running Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8, open "My Computer," right-click on the drive you want to test (probably c:), then click "Properties," the "Tools" tab, and the "Check Now" button. If you have a pretty good feeling it's going to find a few problems, check both of the boxes. They'll fix any errors that can be repaired. If you're lucky, this will solve your error problems.

Replace the DriveThere's a chance your hard drive will be almost kaput and the diagnostic tool will tell you so. If the diagnostic tool crashes, replace the hard drive as soon as possible. If you do this, make sure to deactivate any software like Office 365 or Adobe programs. You can then install Windows on a new hard drive and restore your files from backup.

Clone the DriveIf you're feeling a bit more ambitious and don't want to start from scratch, you can make an "image" of your drive and put it on your new hard drive. Daemon Tools can help you do this, and you'll find instructions on how to restore the image here. Be warned that this is a technical process, and if your hard drive errors were due to viruses, you run the risk of transmitting the viruses to the new computer. If you want to do this but feel completely out of your league, make sure to contact a computer repair professional.

Hard drives cause problems more often than you'd think, and they can render your computer virtually inoperable. Fortunately, the fix is often fairly simple. No matter what you do, remember to back up your hard drive regularly. That way if it does fail, you'll still be able to retrieve your most important data.

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Hard disk Problem

Hard drive serial killers are the destructive forces that threaten to destroy your hard drive. The six worst hard drive destroyers are simpler than you might think.

Serial Killer #1: Heat: The primary cause of hard drive failures is hardware overheating. Inadequate ventilation and cooling in and around your computer hardware can cause severe damage to the equipment. Overworked hardware with little or no downtime and smoke or fire damage can wreak havoc on a system.

Serial Killer #2: Physical damage to your computer: Any type of physical force, such as bumping, jarring, or dropping your computer may lead to physical damage to the hard drive. If your computer is in use at the time of the impact, the read/write heads may touch or gouge the disks, causing damage to the platter’s magnetic surfaces where the data is embedded. This is known as a head crash, and the damage can be significant. Even if your computer is powered down, the likelihood of jarring your computer’s components is still present.

Serial Killer #3: Power Surges: A power surge can be caused by lightning strikes, interference with power lines, or by any event which causes the flow of energy to be interrupted and then restarted. Power surges can result in data loss when the read/write heads fail to function properly, and in the worst case, a complete computer crash.

Serial Killer #4: Water Damage: Moisture caused by flooding or even by spilling a liquid onto your computer is almost assuredly bad news. The casing that holds the hard disk drive is not designed to be a barrier against water penetration. Water will have damaging effects on a computer’s electronic parts and disk components, possibly even causing unwanted electrical currents which can further damage your computer.

Serial Killer #5: Corrupted files: Improperly closing a program, turning of your computer before closing files, and installing new software can cause files to become corrupted. Power failures and accidental computer shut downs can contribute to corrupted files, and causing damage to the hard drive.

Serial Killer #6: Human error: The functions of the hard drive can be impaired by human tampering with the system files. Accidental deletion of files imperative to the disk drive is not uncommon. Improper installation and removal of files from your computer can cause the hard disk to malfunction. Activities conducted during a forensic investigation of a computer may also compromise the hard drive.

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