So I just got a new harddrive, and I reinstalled Windows XP. The problem when I installed the OS is that the Local Hard Drive is listed as Drive F:, and Drive C: is actually the Zip drive.
At first I didn't think it was a big deal because most of the programs worked, but now I'm getting error messages when I load certain programs. When I click on certain programs, it will say "There is no disk in the drive. Please insert a disk into drive." And has the options 'Cancel', 'Try Again', and 'Continue'. I assume this is because the Zip drive is C: and I don't have a ZIP disk in there usually.
How do I go about changing the Local Hard Disk from Drive F: to Drive C:?
2007-02-20 18:20:48 · 3 answers · asked by ........ 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Unfortunately, there is no way to change the letter of the System drive. You need at least to do a repair install. Don't worry, a repair install won't change your settings or erase your data.
To avoid having your ZIP as C again, unplug the drive and boot from the Windows CD.
After a while, Setup will ask you, if you want to repair your installation with the recovery console. Don't press R here, but continue with Enter.
Some time later, Setup will list some installed Windows'.
Choose your Windows and this time press R to do a repair install.
After a successful installation, reconnect your ZIP drive.
2007-02-20 18:28:55 · answer #1 · answered by Arminator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click Start > Run, type "diskmgmt.msc" and OK.
In the Disk Management window, look for your drive in the Volume column. Right click and select "Change drive letter and paths..", then change your drive letters:
change C: to any alphabet, e.g. D:
change F: to C:
2007-02-21 02:28:26 · answer #2 · answered by PeterAndTheWolf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats just a letter and i dont think you should have any problem with that.
2007-02-21 04:22:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋