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Can I change drive letter name in Windows 10 / 11, how to?


Solution to change drive letter name in MD Windows 11, 10, ... Desktop OS, this  is also for 8.1 and Microsoft Server OS!



Content:
1.) ... Fast renaming of the drives via the file Explorer!
2.) ... Renaming from Windows Disk Management!
3.) ... What should I consider when renaming the drives under Windows?




This sleek solution for changing the drive label is not only suitable for the latest Microsoft Windows operating system, it can also be used on Windows Server 2019, 2016, .... Some renaming actions may require administrative rights or permission to rename drives!

See also ► recovery drive for Windows! 

1.) Fast renaming of the drives via the file Explorer!

Please start the MS-Explorer, for Example via Windows-Logo + E keyboard shortcut. Please select the Drive / Partition. Via right click open the Context Menu and select Rename.

To personalize the windows computer in this case, change the volume name of the HDD in this example is the default name system, use your personal and individual name for the partition, the windows 10 can works whiteout problems if you change the label name.


(Image-1) Rename Partition eg Drive on Windows 10!
Rename Partition eg Drive on Windows 10!
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2.) Renaming from Windows Disk Management!

For this second solution please start the disk management tool in Windows, the fastest way with keyboard shortcut [Windows + X] and the option "Disk Management"! 
 
In disk management, select the drive (volume) on which the drive letter you want to modify. 
 
Appears by right clicking the letters context menu, with the option "change drive letter and paths", then simply click the button change! (... see Image-2 Point 1 to 3)

Via option "Properties" easy change the Drive Name (... see Image-2 Point 4)




(Image-2) Change drive letter name in windows!
Change drive letter name in windows!

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3.) What should I consider when renaming the drives under Windows?

If several operating systems are on the same computer, for example Microsoft Windows, Linux, Apple's Mac OS, goggles Android These changes will be valid for all operating systems!   
 
If you change drive paths, for example from E:\ to F:\, and on which software and programs are installed, the corresponding software can no longer function properly, unless they are portable applications!

See also: ► ► Show hidden files and folders in Windows 10!



When renaming:

Avoid using special characters like / \ : * ? " < > | in the new drive name, as these characters can cause problems in file names or paths.

Update file paths:
If you use files or directories on the renamed drive in applications or scripts, you may need to update the file paths to point to the new drive.
 
New name:
Choose a new name for the drive that is meaningful and unique. Avoid special characters and spaces in the drive name as these can cause problems.


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