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    Dec 25, 2006, 01:45 PM
    External Disk Drive Assignment
    I have an external hard drive that is labeled (F:). How do I change it to (E:)? I have an (E:), and how do I remove this, or switch it to (F:)?
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    Dec 25, 2006, 01:59 PM
    If you have XP you can do this by right clicking on My Computer and select Manage. Then choose Disk Management and right click on the drive and select Change Drive Letter and Paths.
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    Dec 26, 2006, 10:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Matt_151
    I have an external hard drive that is labeled (F:). How do I change it to (E:)? I have an (E:), and how do I remove this, or switch it to (F:)?
    Thanks. It worked perfectly.
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