Solved Rename Ext. HD Letter Designation

Stevekir

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I have several external USB HDs used as a backup or to store overflow files. I want to change the letter designation from the defaults which are (E: ) in most cases, to (D: ), (F: ) etc. (Simply using the "Rename" command which is normally used to rename files or folders changes its title or whatever it is called but not the letter designation.)

How can I change its letter designation please?
 

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Right click on Computer and select Manage. Go to Disk Management.
 

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Open Start Menu, search for Disk Management.
Right Click the partition you want to change and select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
Click change and select the new drive letter.
 

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