Windows 10: Can't rename external drive

Discus and support Can't rename external drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; [img] Windows 10 v 1904. Want to rename external disk "X". System likes it as "D" in sequence. I can type in (X) but the (D) won't change. Can this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Kupuna, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. Kupuna Win User

    Can't rename external drive


    Can't rename external drive [​IMG]


    Windows 10 v 1904. Want to rename external disk "X". System likes it as "D" in sequence. I can type in (X) but the
    (D) won't change. Can this be done?

    :)
     
    Kupuna, Dec 31, 2020
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  2. nate_995 Win User

    unable to rename external hard drive

    I tried what you said, but it still says "you need permission to perform this action". I have access to everything on the drive. It is only the autorun.inf that i no longer have access to and because of that when i rename the drive it shows the new name
    in disk management but it stays the same in my computer. I am using windows 10 pro.
     
    nate_995, Dec 31, 2020
    #2
  3. External Hard Drive "is not accessible"

    Hi Ridhwan,

    Sorry for the delayed response. Let me continue to assist you further.

    The issue here could have been due to fact that the Drive I:\ is encrypted or a flush drive. This forces the computer to not recognize the format and displays the error message. I suggest here to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Press Windows Key + letter 'X.'
    • Choose 'Disk Management.'
    • Right click on the External drive and select 'Change Drive letter and Path names.'
    • Rename the drive letter i.e. remove letter I and say you replace it with letter
      J.
    • Restart the computer and check the issue status.

    Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries on this.
     
    Arvind Ram, Dec 31, 2020
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  4. Pavan_N Win User

    Can't rename external drive

    unable to rename external hard drive

    Hi,

    I suggest you to ensure you are logged into an Administrator user account and check if you still find the issue. Generally the error message is related to permissions. If you do not have sufficient permissions to view the file/folder/drive you
    get this error message. I suggest you to try to take the ownership of the external drive and check if it helps.


          • Press Windows key + X and click on Command Prompt
            (Admin).

          • Type in the command takeown /f <drive_name> \ /R /D Y

          • You can replace the < drive_name(F)>
            with the target drive name.
    Refer, https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2623670(Applies to Windows
    10)


    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Pavan_N, Dec 31, 2020
    #4
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