Update OSX 10.4.10 now finder does not show main disk

In spite of the OS being located on the main drive on my inel macbook, finder refuses to show the icon on the desktop or in the finder side pane.
this is insanely frustrating as it makes navigating to the root library folder to add remove audio plugins, or do anything, a complete *****.
the missing HD icon problem occurred the moment I updated to 10.4.10
what the ****?
MacBook 2.0Ghz 13 inch Mac OS X (10.4.8) osx 10.4.10, stock intel macbook duo 2.0 ghz

It is possible that you have become a victim of the Invisible Drive problem. Take a look at this article I wrote and see if that is the case:
http://www.pinkmutant.com/articles/invisible.html
If that is indeed the problem, the Applescript should fix it.
BTW, the Discussions word filter is very picky about about language. Try to type your messages using language the way you would use it if speaking to your old grandmother....
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