Hard Disk Volume Label Missing After Formatting in Windows

ID: Q229177


The information in this article applies to:


SYMPTOMS

When you view your hard disk in Windows Explorer, the volume label may be missing.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you format your hard disk during a Windows session and assign it a volume label without restarting your computer.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, restart your computer.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: drive name


Keywords          : kbui win98 win98se 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: July 29, 1999