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Unable to create Exchange 2013 database on server with different drive letters

I have an exchange 2010 server (virtual server Hyper-v) set up with only a C drive containing the database and log files, etc. I now have a new exchange 2013 server that i would like to move users to so i can decommission the old 2010 server. The new server has a C drive (exchange OS) and a D drive (for databases and log files). Since the original server only has a C drive i am having problems creating a new database or log file on the new server because the drive letters don't match the 2010 server. So...without having to do too much changing....can i add a couple of drives to the old server (create a D drive) and move the database and log file there somehow? Then i can keep my new exchange server and begin adding new databases to it so i can eventually moves users there. Hope this all makes sense and someone can help with a step by step to accomplish this. Thanks so much!!
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Thanks. Here are the steps i am taking on the new server and the results. I connect to Exchange Admin Center. Highlight 'Servers' then while i have the new server highlighted i click on the 'databases' tab at the top and then clicked the plus sign to create a new database. The next screen shows The Mailbox Database name and then you can browse and choose the server. I chose my Exchange 2013 server and then made sure the Database file  path and Log folder path show the D: drive of the 2013 server. 'Mount this Database' is also checked.

As soon as i choose 'Save' the message i receive is:

THE LOCATION FOR LOGFOLDERPATH ISN'T ON A FIXED DRIVE.

When i looked up that error online i read something about the 2010 server's database is on a C drive only and that the 2013 server needs to be the same? I may be incorrect as well.

Any suggestions on next steps?

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Thanks for all the help everyone. I made a mistake and tried to add the new database on the incorrect drive. Once i created on the correct drive i was good to go. Thanks!!!