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Changing a drive letter?

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  • Started 1 month ago by jeremyf
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jeremyf
Posts: 5

I just installed a new hard drive and loaded windows xp. The hard drive letter is (F) instead of (C) how do I change it back to C?

Posted 1 month ago #
 
LH
LH
Posts: 971

Hi jeremyf. Does your computer boot up and run OK ?

Posted 1 month ago #
 
0zSpitt
0zSpitt
Posts: 580

i had this happen once, they installed xp with the printer/card reader plugged in. nothing was installed so i unplugged the printer and reinstalled xp for them.

Posted 1 month ago #
 
jeremyf
Posts: 5

Yes it runs fine just a nuisance everytime you load software you have to browse for the F. just thought it would be easier to change the letter.

Jerry

Posted 1 month ago #
 
LH
LH
Posts: 971

Well you can change it in disk manager, but I don't know how that will affect your system. Windows should only install to C: (on a single OS system).
If anyone wants to correct me on that, I would appreciate it :)

Posted 1 month ago #
 
jd2066
Posts: 3489

@LH: Disk Management will not let you change the drive letter that Windows is installed to so reinstalling is the only way to change it.
Also while Windows normally installs to C: on a single OS system a few people have reported that the Flash Drives on their printer got detected the Windows XP setup as earlier drives like C: and pushed the letter Windows was installed to. It appears from reading above that it happened to OzSpitt.

Posted 1 month ago #
 
LH
LH
Posts: 971

Thanks jd, I knew about your first point, and, yes, now that you reminded me, I have seen that mal-installation mentioned before. Thanks again.

Posted 1 month ago #
 
jeremyf
Posts: 5

Thanks for the help. I'll just take everything out and install the op system and add them all back one at a time. It looks like it's going to be a long weekend here.

Jerry

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