reinstalled XP but the C: drive is now D:

[Guest]

have two drives, one for data and one for windows. I had installed vista on
C: but after it not liking my programs ive reinstalled XP on what was the C:
drive. Its reinstalled fine but now the C: drive is D:!!

Is there an easy way to rename the drive? (without reformating?)

 

[Guest]

I believe Partition Magic can do this but if you are looking for a solution
not involving third party software, try copying the files over to C and then
modify the boot.ini file.

 

[John John]

Partition Magic cannot do that and your suggestion to copy the files
form "D" over to "C" will not work.

John

 

[Guest]

so what if I take out the C: drive and then do a repair on D:, will that make
it C:?

 

[John John]

It would but it would leave all third-party registry entries in a mess!
Those entries would still be pointing to drive "D" when referring to
the installation drive or location of files. Either you live with the
situation or bite the bullet and format then cleanly install Windows.
There is no other way around the problem.

John

 

[Guest]

John John, please tell me why this wouldn't work so long as everything is
moved? Perhaps I misunderstand the problem, thanks.

 

[John John]

Because when Windows is installed it creates the registry and all kind
of references are made (in the registry) to the drive onto which Windows
is installed (the Boot Volume). Changing the boot volume letter after
installation will destroy the integrity of the Windows installation,
upon reboot it will go in a continuous reboot loop. If you then get it
to boot it will give you all kinds of other errors and nothing will work
properly. Only an expert with the patience of Job and nothing to do
would even try do this, all other experts are wise enough not to even
try it, for all intents and purposes the only way to rectify the problem
is to reinstall Windows.

John

 

[Guest]

So it isn't impossible, its just not practical ~ with that I would agree.
Thanks for clarifying.