Windows VOL command
The Windows vol command is a handy tool for displaying the disk label and serial number of a specified drive. It can be useful for identifying drives and managing storage devices on your system. With just a simple command, you can retrieve essential information about your disks without the need for third-party software. This command is easy to use and can be particularly helpful for system administrators and users who need to access disk information quickly.
VOL Syntax:
Section titled “VOL Syntax:”vol [options] [parameters]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -f | Specify the image file |
| -v | Display version information |
| -h | Display a help message |
| -o | Specific profile to use |
| -f | Use fast recovery |
| -q | Quiet mode, do not show banner |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| - | The physical offset to start scanning from |
-annotation | Adds a comment to the timeline entry |
-g | Treat blank IE as useful for identification |
-m | Ignore volume boundaries when identifying true slack |
-t | Display tasks scheduled for future times |
-y | Use MLS normalization and output precise dates and times |
VOL Usage:
Section titled “VOL Usage:”Display Volume Information
Section titled “Display Volume Information”vol C:Displays information about the volume of the C: drive.
Change Volume Label
Section titled “Change Volume Label”vol D: NewLabelChanges the volume label of the D: drive to “NewLabel”.
List all Volumes
Section titled “List all Volumes”volLists all volumes along with their labels and serial numbers.
Redirect Volume Information to a File
Section titled “Redirect Volume Information to a File”vol > volume_info.txtRedirects the volume information to a file named “volume_info.txt”.
How do I use vol in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use vol in Windows?”To use the vol command in Windows, execute the following command:
vol C:What is the purpose of the vol command in Windows?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the vol command in Windows?”The vol command in Windows is used to display the disk volume label and the serial number.
How can I list all available drives using the vol command?
Section titled “How can I list all available drives using the vol command?”To list all available drives using the vol command, you can run the following command:
volHow can I display detailed information about a specific drive using the vol command?
Section titled “How can I display detailed information about a specific drive using the vol command?”To display detailed information about a specific drive using the vol command, you can specify the drive letter as follows:
vol D:How do I check the volume serial number of a drive with the vol command?
Section titled “How do I check the volume serial number of a drive with the vol command?”To check the volume serial number of a drive using the vol command, you can run the following command:
vol C: /vCan I use the vol command to change the volume label of a drive?
Section titled “Can I use the vol command to change the volume label of a drive?”No, the vol command in Windows is used to display information about a volume and cannot be used to change the volume label.
How do I display only the volume label of a specific drive with the vol command?
Section titled “How do I display only the volume label of a specific drive with the vol command?”To display only the volume label of a specific drive using the vol command, you can execute the following command:
vol E: /lApplications of the VOL Command
Section titled “Applications of the VOL Command”- Display the volume label and serial number of a disk volume.