How to Change a Drive Name Using PowerShell
Step 1: To open Powershell. Press Win + S then on search bar type “PowerShell” then click on “Run as administrator”
Step 2: Type these commands on Powershell
get-volume
set-volume -driveletter <DriveLetter> -newfilesystemlabel "<DriveName>"
Replace <DriveLetter> in the command with the previously noted drive letter. Similarly, substitute <DriveName> with your desired name.
set-volume -driveletter D -newfilesystemlabel "MainDrive"
How To Change a Drive Name on Windows 11?
Quick Solution!
Here is a quick solution for our active and speedy learners. Follow these steps to change a drive name on your Windows PC.
- Open File Explorer.
- Right-click on the drive you want to rename.
- Select “Rename.”
- Type the new name and press Enter.
The drive name is now changed on Windows 11.
Windows 11 has an updated interface, enhanced performance, and improved security features. An interesting feature of Windows 11 is that it allows you to personalize the names of your drives – the partitions or storage devices where you store your files and programs. By changing the drive names you can effectively organize your data. Easily determine the purpose of each drive.
In this article, we will show you six different methods to change a drive name on Windows 11.
Table of Content
- Method 1: Change a Drive Name on Windows 11 Using File Explorer
- Method 2: Change a Drive Name on Windows 11 Using Settings
- Method 3: Change a Drive Name Using Disk Management Tool
- Method 4: Change a Drive on Windows 11 Using Properties Menu
- Method 5: How to Change a Drive Name Using Command Prompt
- Method 6: How to Change a Drive Name Using PowerShell