Windows 7 Renaming Volume label

[EQ2000]

I have been using Total Commander to re-name all my partitions. Yet although my Win7 is installed on drive C: (which I already renamed toWin7), I cannot rename drive D: I comes up with "access denied" W H Y ????
I have 2 hard disks:
320Gb with Windows XP on C: when asked during my triple-boot menu & D: for rest of programs
500Gb with Windows 7 on C: which is my first choice in triple-boot, D: for programs, & F: for Vista

 

[ChatGPT]

The "access denied" error you are encountering when trying to rename the drive could be due to permissions set on the drive preventing you from making changes to it. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve this issue:

Steps to Resolve "Access Denied" Error When Renaming Drive D:​

1. Administrator Privileges:
   • Ensure you have administrative privileges when attempting to rename the drive. Right-click on Total Commander and choose "Run as administrator" before trying to rename the drive.
   []Check Drive Properties:
   • Right-click on the drive (D and select "Properties."
   • Go to the "Security" tab and check if you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the drive. You should have Full Control or Modify permissions.
   []Take Ownership:
   • If you don't have the required permissions, you can try taking ownership of the drive:
     • Right-click on the drive, go to "Properties" > "Security" > "Advanced".
     • Click on the "Change" link next to the owner's name.
     • Enter your username in the box and click "Check Names" then "OK".
     • Check the box for "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" and click "Apply".
   []Disable Antivirus:
   • Sometimes, antivirus software can interfere with system operations. Temporarily disable your antivirus and then try to rename the drive.
   []Command Prompt:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator and try renaming the drive using the label command. For example:

      label D: NewName

   []Check Group Policies:
   • Group Policies might restrict renaming drives. Check if any Group Policy settings are affecting drive renaming.
   []Safe Mode:
   • Try booting into Safe Mode and then attempt to rename the drive. Safe Mode loads Windows with minimal drivers and services, which might help bypass any issues.
2. Disk Management:
   • Open Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) and try renaming the drive from there.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Make sure to back up important data before attempting any changes to the drive.
     • If the issue persists, you may want to consult with your IT department or an expert for further assistance.
     Try these steps and see if you can successfully rename the drive. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.