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    Locking a drive letter for a single external drive

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Deathwinger, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. Deathwinger

    Deathwinger Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is it possible in Vista to lock a drive letter (say F) to one particular drive no matter what? Even in the event the drive gets disconnected or switched off etc.?

    Or at least better ways to ensure the drive letter stays as you want it?
     
    Deathwinger, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. useroflaptops

    useroflaptops Notebook Evangelist

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    my computers
    manage
    expand storage
    disk management
    right click on select disk
    change drive letter and paths
    choose letter
    done

    im not sure if it goes with the identifier of the drive tho. cause drive letters are assigned in order of plug in prob. you can try and report back
     
    useroflaptops, Jun 15, 2009
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    Nebelwand Notebook Consultant

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    USB Drive Letter Manager

    with a config like this:
    Code: 
    [DriveLetters1]
VolumeLabel1=YOUR_VOLUME_LABEL_HERE
Letter1=F

[DriveLetters]
Letters=G-Z
    Give that drive a unique volume label and modify the 'VolumeLabel1' line accordingly.
     
    Nebelwand, Jun 15, 2009
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