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screenshot below I have one hard drive in this computer that is split into 4
sections or partitions. I have c:, a new volume, e:, and 9mb of unallocated
space. Now I have created that new volume because I deleted a partition. But
now it is not recognized when I open my computer and I cannot store files on
it. Therefore I have to assign a drive letter to it which will label it and
make it useable.
How to open disk management:
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How to assign a drive letter to a partition or new hard drive?
Now when you will see your partition or hard drive with a letter next to it. Now it will be ready to use. It will show up in my computer as a drive to store files on. See screenshot below.
Here is my newly labeled partition with its new drive letter showing up in my computer.
Notes on assigning a drive letter to a new volume:
How to delete a partition on a hard drive
Delete, merge, create, and rename a hard drive partition without formatting Windows
What is the difference between a partition and a hard drive?
How to shrink a partition on your hard drive
How to format your spare hard drive or flash drive
A list of the most important computer system files and folders to Backup
What are Device Drivers and why do I need them for my computer?
Recover emails, files, and data from a crashed hard drive or computer
Change a partition or hard drive letter in Windows XP
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