Drive E: to photomap disappeared in my computer

Using Windows 7 on Dell Inspiron 660. The E: drive to view photo cards appeared in 'Computer' this morning, but the hours it disappeared. I tried restoring the system without change. Any other suggestions? Why he disappeared? A virus?

E: has been restored. I got on the line help of U of lianas MS Tech Rep who did a remarkable job.  She did a virus with Hitman Pro scan which found many issues.

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