modifying drive letter: Letter to choose not in the list


  1. Posts : 363
    windows 7 Pro x64
       #1

    modifying drive letter: Letter to choose not in the list


    Hello

    I had to open my pc and remove drives. Once re-installed, one of the drive has seen it's letter allocation modified. Since 2 application is pointing to G drive, I would like to be able to get it back.

    Hard disk (2) Was G: Now, show has a D:
    CD drive was D: Now show has E:

    G: appear had a "movable" drive

    What can I do to replace all drive letter allocation has it use to be

    Any info appreciated

    Martin
    Last edited by arjfca; 07 Mar 2015 at 11:34. Reason: clarification
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  2. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
       #2

    Missing Drive Letter?


    To find out why the preferred letter is not available. Type disk management in the search bar on the start menu and select "create and format hard disk partitions". Look to see if the letter you want to use is already in use. If it is you will have to change it first.

    This link might be helpful.
    How to change drive letters--even when the letter you want isn't available | PCWorld
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  3. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    Post a shot of Disk Management please.
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  4. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #4

    If G: does not appear in the list some other drive/partition is using it.

    You will need to remove G: on that drive/partition (or change the letter) and then you should be able to apply it to your desired drive/partition.

    Can you post a screenshot of the Disk Management window?
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  5. Posts : 363
    windows 7 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    OK, I see
    I will try to rename the actual G drive to another letter. Doing this should give me back G: as an available drive

    Here is a snap shut of My computer. Not sure if this is what I have been ask to show

    Free image hosting for your screenshots + free screen capture tool

    Martin
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  6. Posts : 7,055
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
       #6

    Booo...... not image hosting not my "Computer" but this Disk Management Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image and uploading it to Seven Forums server Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums

    Anyway, you got your problem solved thank lehrenus2K.

    EDIT: Missed this How to Use the Snipping Tool in Vista Snipping tool available in Windows 7 too.
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