mountvol: Creates, deletes, or lists a volume mount point.

The `mountvol` command in the Windows Command Prompt is used to manage volumes and display information about drive letters and volume points. Here are some examples of using this command: Example 1: Show all mounted volumes:

mountvol

This command displays a list of all currently mounted volumes with their assigned drive letters and volume points. Example 2: Display information about a specific drive letter:

mountvol C:

More detailed information about the volume connected to the drive letter "C:" is displayed here. Example 3: Delete volume point for a specific volume:

mountvol C: /D

This command deletes the volume point for the volume with drive letter "C:". Example 4: Creating a volume point for a specific volume:

mountvol C: \\?\Volume{45671239-1334-1334-1334-1452783690AB}\

This command creates a volume point for the volume with drive letter "C:". The volume point is set to the specified path. Example 5: Creating an empty volume point:

mountvol D: /L

This command creates an empty volume point for the drive letter "D:". This is useful if you want to set a specific volume point for a volume. Note: Note that some `mountvol` operations require administrative privileges. Run Command Prompt as administrator if necessary to access all features. The `mountvol` command has many options, so you can type `mountvol /?` to see a list of available options and their descriptions.

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Creates, deletes, or lists a volume mount point.

MOUNTVOL [drive:]path VolumeName
MOUNTVOL [drive:]path /D
MOUNTVOL [drive:]path /L

    path        Specifies the existing NTFS directory where the mount
                point will reside.
    VolumeName  Specifies the volume name that is the target of the mount
                point.
    /D          Removes the volume mount point from the specified directory.
    /L          Lists the mounted volume name for the specified directory.

Possible values for VolumeName along with current mount points are:

    \\?\Volume        C:\

    \\?\Volume        D:\

    \\?\Volume        A:\

There are a few important considerations to keep in mind when using the `mountvol` command in the Windows Command Prompt: 1. Admin rights: Certain `mountvol` operations require administrative privileges. Make sure to run Command Prompt as administrator if necessary.

Right click -> "Run as administrator"

2. Risk of volume point changes: Be careful when changing or deleting volume points as this may affect the functionality of the system. Changes to volume points should only be made if you know exactly what you are doing. 3. Connection with valid path: If you create a new volume point, make sure the specified path is valid. Incorrect paths can lead to problems. 4. Proper usage of `/D` (Delete): If you use the `/D` option to delete a volume point, ensure that the volume point is no longer needed. Deleting a volume point may result in that path becoming inaccessible. 5. Correct format for volume identifier: If you use the create volume point command and specify a volume identifier, make sure you use the correct format. The volume identifier should start with `\\?\Volume{}` followed by a unique identifier. 6. Careful handling of drive letters: Changes to drive letters should be made carefully as they may affect existing paths and shortcuts. 7. Backup of important data: Before making major changes to volume points, ensure important data is backed up to avoid data loss. 8. File System Knowledge: It is helpful to have a basic knowledge of the file system and how volume points work in order to use the `mountvol` command effectively. These considerations should help ensure that the `mountvol` command is used safely and efficiently. If you are unsure or have specific requirements, you may want to research additional information or consult with an experienced administrator.