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Gorwell_ddabe6
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April 2nd, 2009 04:00
Memory Card Reader Snatches C:
After installing XP Pro on an Inspiron 1545 the system drive is set as E: due to the memory card reader taking C:
As part of the installation setup recognises the internal HDD as C:, but also identifies an "Unknown Disk" which is the memory card reader. Then after the installation is completed the system partition is E: and of course cannot be changed.
The memory card reader cannot be disabled within the BIOS (A05) it seems.
Of course for the system to function properly I need to change the drive letter from E: to C: somehow.
Can anyone help please?
Gorwell_ddabe6
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Posted April 2nd, 2009 07:00
Thank you for the reply.
I have checked the link and the article 326683 detailed at the bottom describes my problem the closest, except insteat of a zip drive I have a memory card reader that is built into the laptop and therefore cannot be removed without taking the machine apart.
When attempting to change the drive letter as described in article 307844 it comes back with the following message:
Windows cannot modify the drive letter of your system volume or boot volume.
Hence my problem.
Jesse L (retired)
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Posted April 2nd, 2009 05:00
Gorwell,
Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.
Click the title below for instructions on changing drive letters.
Changing Drive Letters in WinXP
Jesse L (retired)