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This article will show you how to rename a USB or Disk without formatting it.
Steps
Make a new text file called autorun.inf. Launch notepad.exe.
Enter the code.- [autorun]
- label=MY NEW USB NAME
- Don't forget to change the label to your desired name.
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Save the file as autorun.inf in your USB, if you haven't already.- 4Take out the USB and then put it back in. The name of your USB should be changed.
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Hide file autorun.inf. You can do this by right-clicking on the autorun.inf, and selecting "Properties".- Click the "Hidden" checkbox.
- Don't forget to click "Apply" to save your changes.
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- QuestionWhat if the USB already has an AUTORUN.INF file on it?
Community AnswerThe autorun file should contain: [autorun]label=YOUR USB NAME. Change that. - QuestionWhat about an Apple Mac?
Community AnswerYes, you can do this on a Mac without formatting the USB. If the USB is mounted to the desktop (appears on screen with the old name) you can simply right click it and select re-name, and it will let you change the name.
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Things You'll Need
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