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    How to get rid of this back up boot?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by strangesweet, Dec 31, 2009.

  1. strangesweet

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    I backed up something while doing recovery couple months ago.. and my Western Digital external hard drive (D: ) became just like S: drive as you might see on icon. I deleted all the Lenovo-booting files manually but I noticed it still shows the option to boot from external HD. Although I haven't tried if it actually works or not, is there way to completely remove the booting files/icon?

    I don't have enough spaces to move the files from external drive and format so is there any other options?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Iron Eagle

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    Based on the amount of free space left, would you say there is anything left from the booting files? Also, I would enable it to show hidden files just to make sure you can see everything thoroughly.

    If you just want to change the drive icons, look here: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/111388-drive-icon-change.html
     
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    Thank you!

    Why couldn't I think of showing hidden files/operating files? Haha..

    I just did that yesterday for C: to delete some old AppData files.

    I think I deleted every possible Lenovo related files on my WD. I guess I'll have to look through hidden files but as far as what's showing, I deleted everything.

    I'll try at home once I get back and let you know!
     
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    Update: I noticed there were some hidden files. I'm not sure why I couldn't find it before. So I deleted the rest.

    Anyway, I did some research and found this neat software. It's simple as directing a drive you want to change its icon and specify the location of the icon.

    http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-change-your-drive-icon-in-vista/

    Very easy and simple.

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