You might know that you’re free to change the drives volume label during formatting.
However, are there any ways to change the name of hard drives without formatting?
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How to Rename an External Hard Drive via MiniTool Partition Wizard?
TheLabelandChange Letterfeature can help you rename partition and change a hard drive letter.
Now, stick to this to change partition label with this tool:
Step 1.
Launch MiniTool Partition Wizard.
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Step 2.
In the right pane, right-choose the external hard drive partition that needs changing > chooseLabel> hitOK.
In the lower-left corner, click onApplyand then wait for the process to complete.
How to Rename an External Hard Drive via File Explorer?
Heres how to rename external hard drive via File Explorer:
Step 1.
Go toThis PC>Devices and drives> right-press the external hard drive you want to rename > selectRename.
Step 3. jot down the label you want to add to this external hard drive and save the changes.
How to Rename an External Hard Drive via Disk Management?
To do so:
Step 1.
Right-tap on theStart iconand selectDisk Managementfrom the quick menu.
Right-hit the drive you would like to rename and chooseProperties.
How to Rename an External Hard Drive via CMD?
Heres how to rename an external USB drive via CMD:
Step 1.
LaunchCommand Promptwith administrative rights.
In the command window, typelabel h: minitooland hitEnter.
Which one do you prefer?
Hopefully, the instructions below can help you out!
