For instance, instead of using D, E or F, it better to start with Z, Y or X when assigning a new letter. Quick tip: To avoid the system trying to assign the same letter to another drive, it's a good idea to start adding letters in backward order. Use the drop-down menu to assign a new drive letter.

Select the Assign the following drive letter option.

Right-click the drive and select the Change Drive Letter and Paths option.

Search for Create and format hard disk partitions and click the top result to open the Disk Management experience.

To manage drive letters with the Disk Management tool, use these steps: How to assign a drive letter using Disk Management

How to assign a drive letter using PowerShell.

How to assign a drive letter using Command Prompt.

How to assign a drive letter using Disk Management.

In this Windows 10 guide, we walk you through several methods to manually assign a permanent letter to a drive, as long as you're connecting the drive to the same device and the letter isn't already in use.

Change drive letter and paths