I recently downloaded PortableApps, and noticed that my drive was renamed PortableApps.com . I want it to be called USBDRIVE. I changed the label in the autorun file. The file now reads:
[Autorun]
Open=StartPortableApps.exe
Action=Start PortableApps.com
Icon=StartPortableApps.exe
Label=USBDRIVE
The drive is still called PortableApps.com. I tried renaming the drive in the application (lower left corner) but the drive name still remains unchanged. What am I doing wrong? I appreciate any help.
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As indicated in the support topic, you need to eject and reinsert your drive for the change to be picked up:
https://portableapps.com/support/portable_apps_suite#renamedrive
It's a limitation of the autorun.inf. We use it because it allows longer drive names and special characters especially with FAT32 (which limits you to 11 characters).
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you did everything right. the thing is that windows explorer tends to cache your data. this means that it will take a while for windows explorer to recognize the name change. when it realizes, it will change accordingly.
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for a super in depth tutorial on this, go here.
Zoop
Thanks to the both of you for responding. I tried my USB drive on another computer, and it showed up as the correct name. My computer is showing it as the correct name now as well. Thanks again
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