>Dang, you're right. I was sure I'd done this at some point but I guess not - or maybe it was an NT OS.
>Found this:
>http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q223/1/88.asp&NoWebContent=1#appliesto
>- but it's only recommended if, for some reason, you need to change back to the original drive letter. Since it's a clean install it would be interesting to try it. But, as you suggested, a re-install is probably both simpler and safer...
>Regards,
>Viv
>
>>Hi Viv.
>>You can't change the system drive from DiskManagement.
>>Windows won't let you. You will get a message saying
>>something like this (free tanslation from Portuguese to English):
>>"Windows can't change the letter of the system drive or the
>>startup drive."
>>
>>>
>>>Hi,
>>>I guess I don't agree with Tony. I'd just go into DiskManagement and change the drive letter (but, of course, don't blame me if it goes wrong). IAC you've got nothing to lose if the alternative is a re-install :-}
>>>Best,
>>>Viv
>>
>>>>Hi
>>>>
>>>>I removed all HDs and left only new HD and DVD driver
>>>>Then I installed windows XP
>>>>When I finishined installation the disk was assigned (E:) instead of (C:)
>>>>
>>>>This never happend before
>>>>I didnt pay attention during installation process and I don´t know
>>>>what could I have done wrong
>>>>
>>>>Do I have to format it or is there a way to change disk letter ?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Moises

I would not attempt to change the system drive letter as there is way too much in the registry that will be pointing to files by drive letter (including lots of Windows entries).

You could work around it - put a 'Subst C: E:\' command in a .cmd file in your Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder and you should be fine specifying either E: or C: when you are logged in.