Microsoft KB Archive/326683

= The system partition may be assigned a drive letter other than the one that you expect when you install Windows XP =

Article ID: 326683

Article Last Modified on 6/9/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q326683



SYMPTOMS
When you install or upgrade to Microsoft Windows XP, the system partition may be assigned a drive letter other than the one that you expect. For example, the system partition may be assigned a drive letter other than C.

The system partition contains the Ntldr, Boot.ini, and Ntdetect.com files.



CAUSE
This problem may occur if a Zip drive is connected to the computer when you install Windows XP. The problem occurs when the computer detects the Zip drive as a hard disk.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, disconnect the Zip drive from the computer. Then, reinstall Windows XP.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about system partitions and boot partitions, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

314470 Definition of system partition and boot partition

Keywords: kbprb kbsetup kbui KB326683

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