C: Drive renamed, cant rename it to anything else.


  1. Lunatist
    Posts : 4
    windows 7
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    C: Drive renamed, cant rename it to anything else.


    I recently had a virus on my computer and decided to just reinstall the OS from top as I didnt have anything vitally important anymore. My C: drive was renamed to "Alcatel PC Suite" which is the name of the software I have for my cell phone.

    When I right click to rename it, I can type a new name in, I can click ok, it asks for permission and I can also click ok. Im an admin and the only user for the newly installed OS. After I give it permission, it still says the old name in My Computer.

    However when I go to properties of my C: drive, under the general tab, it has the new name listed.

    Help?
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  3. Sardonicus
    Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       New #2

    It may not solve the problem, but it's worth a try.
    Take Ownership Shortcut
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  4. Britton30
    Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       New #3

    Welcome to Seven forums Lunatist. While in the C\: properties retype another name/Apply/OK, close eveything. Repeat and type the name you want instead.
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  6. Lunatist
    Posts : 4
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    Thread Starter
       New #4

    Apparently its not worth a try according to this gigantic warning: WARNING, DO NOT TAKE OWNERSHIP of the C: (Windows 7) drive!!
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  7. Sardonicus
    Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       New #5

    This may help.
    Drive - Rename
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