Reference number: CH001193
After installing Windows my default drive is not C:
Question:After installing Windows my default drive is not C:
Cause:
Microsoft Windows by default will install to the first hard drive
it sees available. If you've had to re-install Windows because of a hard drive
failure this issue will occur because other drives (e.g. CD, DVD, USB, or flash
card readers) are detected before the hard drive is first setup and capable of
being detected by your computer.
Answer:
If Windows has been installed onto another drive such as D:, E:, F:, G:,
H:, or I: we suggest that you re-install Windows if you're wanting to change the
drive letter of where Windows is located. Attempting to hack the registry or
change other system settings to fix this issue often causes more issues than it
actually fixes.Will Windows install to the C: drive the next
time?
Yes. Because the hard disk drive is detected it will be setup as
the first available drive when booting from the Windows XP disc. When
re-installing Windows we suggest that you follow the steps for re-installing
Windows XP on document CH000647.
Can I just run Windows from a different drive letter?
Yes. There will be no issues with running Windows from a
different drive letter. However, many programs will often default the
installation path to the C: drive. Causing you to have to type in or browse to
the drive letter of Windows during each install, which for some can be annoying.
Additional information:
- See document CH000868 for steps on determining a
drivers version.
- See our driver page for additional help
with drivers as well as a full listing of drivers for all computer related
products.
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