2 Ways to Rename Hard Disk in Windows 10

By Jennifer | Last Updated May 30, 2025

Renaming a hard drive in Windows 10 can help you organize your storage devices more effectively. Whether you're distinguishing between multiple drives or personalizing your system, Windows offers straightforward methods to change a drive's name. The article shows you how to rename hard disk drive on Windows 10 computer in two methods.

• Way 1: Rename it via the context menu of hard drive.
• Way 2: Rename hard drive in its properties.

Way 1: Rename it via the context menu of hard drive.

Step 1: Right-click a hard disk drive and choose Rename in the context menu.

Step 2: Type new name in the name box.

Note: If you change the name of any system disk, you need to choose Continue in the pop-up Access Denied dialog to provide administrator permission to rename it.

Way 2: Rename hard drive in its properties.

Step 1: Right-tap a hard disk drive and select Properties on the menu.

Step 2: In General settings, enter new name in the name box and hit OK.

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