Re-installing the Operation System if Multiple Logical Drives Exist
[Before Re-installing the Operation System]
Be sure to make backup copies before re-installing the operation system just in case.
[Re-installing the Operation System]
1.
Start the clean installation following the procedure described in this manual.
2.
Specify the partition in which you want to install the operating system when the following
message appears:
Where do you want to install Windows?
* Cannot modify the drive letter of your system or boot volume.
Confirm the proper drive letter is assigned and then, continue the setup.
3.
Continue the clean installation again following the procedure described in this manual.
4.
The drive letter of the re-installed system may differ from the one of the previous system.
If you need to modify the drive letter, modify it according to the "Procedure for
Modifying the Drive Letter".
[Procedure for Modifying the Drive Letter]
Be careful that the drive letter of the system or boot volume cannot be modified with the following
procedure.
1.
Click Start menu, right-click [Computer], and specify [Manage] to start [Server Manager].
2.
Specify the [Storage] - [Disk Management] in the left side of the window.
3.
Right-click the volume you want to modify the drive letter and specify the [Change Drive
Letter and Paths...].
4.
Click [Change...].
5.
Choose the [Assign the following drive letter] and specify the drive letter you want to
assign.
6.
Click [OK].
7.
If the following message appears, click [Yes].
Some programs that rely on drive letters might not run correctly.
Do you want to continue?
8.
Close the [Server Manager].
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