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Hi,
My computer and BIOS detects 300GB hard drive fine (NO problem) but Windows XP Pro (early edition, without SP1 adn SP2)does not it.
I boot with WIN XP CD but when I want to create partition, just It got 130GB
any solution without buy win XP PRO sp2?
Thanks,
Fidel
Quote: kaztro68 = any solution without buy win XP PRO sp2
The service pack 2 for Win XP is free, get it from here.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...
Or order the cd from here.
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Soupnasty is correct, SP2 corrected the limit of 128GB for hard drives and as he pointed out the upgrades are free as long as the installed copy is legal.
Good luck
Richard
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Even if you have SP2 you still can create a partition larger than 127GB.
You have two choices, first is to create a partition smaller than 128GB and install WinXP original to it. Then afterward apply SP2 to the installation. The remaining harddrive space will now be available in disk management.
Second is to slipstream SP2 into your original WinXP CD. In order to download SP2 you will need to be on a computer running WinXP and Windows Genuine Advantage. WGA is a program you download from the update site. It checks the installed version of XP to verify it is legal. It will then allow you to DLoad SP2 and other stuff you can't without WGA. The SP2 download is 232MB.
If you choose to slipstream you can do that pretty easily by using a program like nLite.
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To integrate SP 2 autostreamer is easier
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/...Before posting try google. Backup. Use anti virus software.
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since you're asking for a solution without SP2 ... here's a link to WD's data lifeguard tool. create a bootable disk and setup the drive to your likings.
http://support.wdc.com/download/?cx...
read the manual first!
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I prefer the standard method instead of using a utility to force/fake the specs on a drive. If anything happens it makes data recovery very difficult and time consuming. When we do recovery in the shop it is enough of a problem to deal with mechanical/electrical problems without contending with exotic partition structures. Dealing with a GoBack enabled drive is the worst non standard I like to encounter. Looking at the original request of getting full access to the drive the SP2 install gives the most compatible and recoverable method. I will admit that all of the suggestions work and many use them. Personally since I spend each day servicing systems that have problems having the simple solution ends up saving the customer money. Hard drive service is the most expensive labor repair I normally deal with. Good luck with whatever method appeals to you.
Richard
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