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installing os/2 on 20 gb hdd
Name: ajay paulc Date: November 6, 2001 at 02:22:51 Pacific
Comment:
When i try to install os/2 warp-4 in 20 gb hdd, it's not allow to mack partition.if i creat partition it show 20 gb hdd fee.My comp. configuration is intell 810 M/B, 32 mb ram, 20gb hdd, 1.44 fdd, 50x cd-rom, cerial logitech mouse, ordianary keyboard.
Name: Æ Date: November 6, 2001 at 09:18:35 Pacific
Reply:
You need to upgrade the installation floppies. (actually only one) Go to: http://service5.boulder.ibm.com/2bcprod.nsf Then go to OS/2 Component Updates, then go to Installation Diskette Updates, then go to Greater Than 8.4GB IDE Hardfile Support. Download the necessary files, read and follow the directions carefully.
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