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command prompt is x:\windows\system32

Anonymous
2020-03-18T20:29:51+00:00

My computer crashed and I have tried everything I can think of you restart, but the command prompt starts with x: instead of c:  I've tried the fixes suggested and listed below:

In Command Prompt, type DISKPART, press Enter.

When it loads type LIST DISK.

Choose the Windows hard drive by typing SEL DISK # with #  being the desired disk number from results. 

Then type LIST VOL which will provide a list of the various partitions with their assigned drive letters in Recovery mode which may be different than in Windows. 

But when I type in DISKPART is says There are no disks to show

Any ideas?

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T22:08:44+00:00

    Hi my name is Ross, I'm an independent advisor. I'd be happy to help with your issue.

    If diskpart is showing there are no disks, it is likely that the fault that caused your PC to crash was the hard drive and this is no longer functioning.

    Regards,

    Ross

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-03-18T20:57:39+00:00

    It is perfectly normal to be in drive X: while running in Repair Mode. This is a virtual drive.

    If diskpart does not detect any disks then your hard disk is probably defective.

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