Have you ever needed to change a drive letter in Windows 11? Whether you want to reassign an existing drive letter or add one to a new drive, this guide will walk you through the process using Disk Management.
Important Considerations:
Before you begin, note that changing the drive letter of a drive that contains Windows or apps may cause those apps to malfunction. It's generally best to avoid changing the drive letter for such drives.
Steps to Change or Add a Drive Letter:
Access Disk Management:
Right-click the Start menu or press Windows key + X and select "Disk Management."
Select the Drive:
In Disk Management, find the volume for which you want to change or add a drive letter. Right-click on it and select "Change Drive Letter and Paths."
Change or Add a Drive Letter:
To change an existing drive letter, click on "Change."
To add a drive letter to a drive that doesn't have one, click on "Add."
Choose the New Drive Letter:
Select the new drive letter from the drop-down menu and click "OK." Confirm the action by selecting "Yes" when prompted about the potential impact on programs that rely on the drive letter.
Note:
If the "Change Drive Letter and Paths" option is unavailable or grayed out, the volume may not be ready to receive a drive letter, or it might be unallocated and require initialization. Some drives, such as EFI system partitions and recovery partitions, may not be accessible for drive letter changes.
Now you're equipped with the knowledge to change or add a drive letter in Windows 11!