Volume Label Not Displayed in Windows Explorer or My Computer

ID: Q232943

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you label a hard disk, the label may not be displayed in Windows Explorer or My Computer.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you label the disk using the Format command in Windows Explorer or at an MS-DOS prompt.

MORE INFORMATION

You can view the Volume Label in the disk properties. You can also view the volume label using the Dir command at an MS-DOS prompt.

If you change the Volume Label after the disk has been formatted, the volume label is still not displayed in Windows Explorer or My Computer.

Additional query words:


Keywords          : kbdisplay kbenv kbtool kbui win98se 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: June 8, 1999