In order for computer programs to find files stored on various media, the operating system creates a special structure - a directory tree that starts from the root directory. Each computer has several root directories (one for each disk), but they differ in the assigned letters of the English alphabet - they are assigned to their choice by the operating system during its installation or adding each new disk. The user can change the system selection using the built-in OS controls.
Necessary
Windows OS
Instructions
Step 1
Use the Windows Disk Management snap-in to change the drive letter for a physical or virtual drive on any media on your computer. To call it on the screen, you can use the context menu of the shortcut "My Computer" (version Windows XP and earlier) or "Computer" (Windows 7 and Vista). Right-click on the icon and select "Computer Management" or "Management" (depending on version) from the menu. If there is no such shortcut on your desktop, do the same operation with a similar item in the OS main menu.
Step 2
After the "Computer Management" window appears on the screen, find the "Storage Devices" section in the left column and select "Disk Management" in it. The OS will scan all connected storage devices and make a list of disks - it will be presented in table format in the upper part of the right pane of the window and duplicated by the diagram in the lower part.
Step 3
You can also launch a separate window with such a table through the "Control Panel". To do this, open the main menu and launch the panel by selecting the appropriate item. Then click on the link "System and Security", and in the "Administration" section of the next page, activate the link "Create and format hard disk partitions".
Step 4
Open the context menu of the required disk - right-click its row in the table or rectangle in the diagram. In the list of commands, select "Change drive letter or drive path", and in the window that opens, click the "Change" button - another window will open.
Step 5
Opposite the inscription "Assign a drive letter (A-Z)" there is a drop-down list with a list of currently free letters - open it and select the one you need. Then click OK and confirm the command by clicking "Yes" in the dialog box that appears. This completes the procedure, the drive letter will change.
