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:

vol [options] [parameters]

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:

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

Caution

Exercise caution when using the vol command as it directly interacts with system files and processes. Improper use may lead to system instability or data loss.

VOL Usage:

Display Volume Information

vol C:

Displays information about the volume of the C: drive.

Change Volume Label

vol D: NewLabel

Changes the volume label of the D: drive to “NewLabel”.

List all Volumes

vol

Lists all volumes along with their labels and serial numbers.

Redirect Volume Information to a File

vol > volume_info.txt

Redirects the volume information to a file named “volume_info.txt”.

Tip

When using the vol command in Windows CMD, make sure to provide the correct options and values as required. Double-check the syntax to avoid any errors in your commands.

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?

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?

To list all available drives using the vol command, you can run the following command:

vol

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?

To check the volume serial number of a drive using the vol command, you can run the following command:

vol C: /v

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?

To display only the volume label of a specific drive using the vol command, you can execute the following command:

vol E: /l

Applications of the VOL Command

1. Display the volume label and serial number of a disk volume.