This article will show you how to rename a USB or Disk without formatting it.

Steps

  1. 1
    Make a new text file called autorun.inf. Launch notepad.exe.
  2. 2
    Enter the code.
    • [autorun]
    • label=MY NEW USB NAME
    • Don't forget to change the label to your desired name.
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  3. 3
    Save the file as autorun.inf in your USB, if you haven't already.
  4. 4
    Take out the USB and then put it back in. The name of your USB should be changed.
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  6. 6
    Hide file autorun.inf. You can do this by right-clicking on the autorun.inf, and selecting "Properties".
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What if the USB already has an AUTORUN.INF file on it?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    The autorun file should contain: [autorun]label=YOUR USB NAME. Change that.
  • Question
    What about an Apple Mac?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, 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

  • USB
  • Notepad

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Updated: January 16, 2019
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