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The tag 'primary computer' is used in a troubleshooting context where a user reports that a new hard drive loses its assigned drive letter after every reboot, but only on their primary computer. The issue does not occur on a secondary HTPC, suggesting the problem is specific to the primary system's configuration or hardware. Discussions under this tag may involve Windows drive letter assignment, storage device recognition, and reboot-related persistence issues. The tag is relevant for users experiencing drive letter problems unique to their main PC.
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    Windows 7 New Hard Drive Letter Dissapears After Every Reboot!

    I just recently purchased a 2TB WD20EARS Hard Drive and It is replacing another Hard Drive that Died. I Plugged it In, Everything seemed to be working fine. I Formatted it NTFS, Added Drive letter E to it (which was the same as the old drive its replacing). Copied all my data over to it and...
    • ravadox
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    • 64-bit data transfer device manager drive letter drive management hard drive htpc maintenance ntfs primary computer reboot issues registry storage troubleshooting wd20ears windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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