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200gig showing as a 32gb
ok i was trying to wipe/restore a Hdd after a failed xp install
all went well and after another fail i was playing with hirem's or ultimate boot cd (maybe ghost but thing it was fdisk of some sort) i set all values at "max" option and showed at 32gigs and change btw running(temp) a gigabyte AMD MPX cipset dual processor board with 1 2400 mobile(freakin sweet chip) @2000mHz and under 35* 133fsb/266system bus temp win98(blue screen is a coming) ati 7500 all in wonder no sound (exepts under linux liveCD/DVD) promise raid off 256mb(mem should be in soon) nonECC on board lan active what else ya need on info and i want to wipe the format/part and install corectly prob via xp disk |
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200gig showing as a 32gb
You need to format your drive NTFS.
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow Windows XP to partition and format your drive: NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP. NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter. After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it. 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device". === Accessing Motherboard BIOS === http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer. 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions. 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP. 5. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] 6. == Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall. == http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website and download the available "Critical Updates". 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter and audio drivers. 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources: How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310064 Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot] -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect Your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Youra nama" wrote: | ok i was trying to wipe/restore a Hdd after a failed xp install | all went well and after another fail | i was playing with hirem's or ultimate boot cd | (maybe ghost but thing it was fdisk of some sort) | i set all values at "max" option and showed at 32gigs and change | btw running(temp) a gigabyte AMD MPX cipset dual processor board | with 1 2400 mobile(freakin sweet chip) @2000mHz and under 35* | 133fsb/266system bus | temp win98(blue screen is a coming) | ati 7500 all in wonder | no sound (exepts under linux liveCD/DVD) | promise raid off | 256mb(mem should be in soon) nonECC | on board lan active | what else ya need on info | | and i want to wipe the format/part and install corectly prob via xp disk |
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Probs a 'Duh' moment but have you checked or altered the external jumper settings on the drive? Often large drives can be set to only allow a portion of the drive to be used. I have a 120Gb which can be set to a 32Gb.
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200gig showing as a 32gb
ok few things replyed in sequence prec ---
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in : You need to format your drive NTFS. -------done using extendedFDISK...maybe but has been done The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow Windows XP to partition and format your drive: ---this was the way i first done it and worked but after moving all files(prescanned w/panda active scan/avg) it went plop corrupt data ...showing random color blocks and symbols on the pre-boot screens an no loading windows NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP. --or ANY time working on the MBR/format/partion or OS install(done and done) 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device". ------done and done again 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer. 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions. 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP. ---------still shows as 32gig(and it was new) 5. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] 6. == Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall. ---oh he**** NO XP firewall is FLAWED it allows XP to chat freely, being the MAJOR security problem(XP)/means of attack and only blocks incoming selected "attacks" ... so if you open a malicious code or the windows sub- system's sec holes allows a worm thru YOU are spreading it to EVERYONE ELSE ---try sygate personal firewall free and VERY effective 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website and download the available "Critical Updates". 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter and audio drivers. 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources: How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310064 Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot] thanks for the reply anything else you can thing of is much appreated |
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200gig showing as a 32gb
You would also need to have done the format with Windows XP SP1 CD or with a
"slipstreamed" SP1 (or SP2) XP install CD. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message ... You need to format your drive NTFS. The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow Windows XP to partition and format your drive: NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP. NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter. After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it. 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device". === Accessing Motherboard BIOS === http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer. 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions. 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP. 5. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] 6. == Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall. == http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website and download the available "Critical Updates". 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter and audio drivers. 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources: How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310064 Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot] -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect Your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Youra nama" wrote: | ok i was trying to wipe/restore a Hdd after a failed xp install | all went well and after another fail | i was playing with hirem's or ultimate boot cd | (maybe ghost but thing it was fdisk of some sort) | i set all values at "max" option and showed at 32gigs and change | btw running(temp) a gigabyte AMD MPX cipset dual processor board | with 1 2400 mobile(freakin sweet chip) @2000mHz and under 35* | 133fsb/266system bus | temp win98(blue screen is a coming) | ati 7500 all in wonder | no sound (exepts under linux liveCD/DVD) | promise raid off | 256mb(mem should be in soon) nonECC | on board lan active | what else ya need on info | | and i want to wipe the format/part and install corectly prob via xp disk |
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200gig showing as a 32gb
"Yves Leclerc" wrote in
: You would also need to have done the format with Windows XP SP1 CD or with a "slipstreamed" SP1 (or SP2) XP install CD. "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote in message ... You need to format your drive NTFS. The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow Windows XP to partition and format your drive: NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP. NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter. After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it. 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device". === Accessing Motherboard BIOS === http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer. 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions. 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP. 5. Clean Install Windows XP http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP] 6. == Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall. == http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website and download the available "Critical Updates". 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter and audio drivers. 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources: How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310064 Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot] -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows XP - Shell/User Be Smart! Protect Your PC! http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...t/default.aspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ "Youra nama" wrote: | ok i was trying to wipe/restore a Hdd after a failed xp install | all went well and after another fail | i was playing with hirem's or ultimate boot cd | (maybe ghost but thing it was fdisk of some sort) | i set all values at "max" option and showed at 32gigs and change | btw running(temp) a gigabyte AMD MPX cipset dual processor board | with 1 2400 mobile(freakin sweet chip) @2000mHz and under 35* | 133fsb/266system bus | temp win98(blue screen is a coming) | ati 7500 all in wonder | no sound (exepts under linux liveCD/DVD) | promise raid off | 256mb(mem should be in soon) nonECC | on board lan active | what else ya need on info | | and i want to wipe the format/part and install corectly prob via xp | disk def a "DUH DAAA" moment i tryed my sp1 holo disk,sp2 slipped various SW both main and alternate jumper settings well had to use datalifeguard(and or DDO) and single(no jumper) drive got it had to use my holo disk oh well now for the 5000 half ass updates from macro$hit |
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