New computer: Partition passed 137gb on new install?

[monkeydust]

Rather n00b question here.

Got my new system built and am trying to install XP on one of my 300gb drives and it only recognizes 137gb or so.

What I want to know is do I fix this limitation before or after I install XP on it? I tried using MaxBlast first but I was getting errors when the prog tried to load.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Make an XP disk with sp2 in it (slipstream).

 

[monkeydust]

I'd rather not go to all that trouble right now. What's my next option?

EDIT: I'm starting to do as you suggested. I was hoping for a quick fix. But, this will work too I guess. Thanks.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Install XP on a smaller hard drive, add the 300 gigers after you update.

 

[monkeydust]

I'll use your first recommendation, thanks. =)

 

[n0cmonkey]

It's the best way, and you should be fairly up to date on patches. That's a good thing.

 

[monkeydust]

Yeah, I just got all excited that my computer was actually running and didn't want to wait to do all that.