Reported drive size different than max

[NeezyDeezy]

I've seen this posted before, but I couldn't find it in a search.

I'd like to know why it happens and what I can do about it. Thank-you!

 

[Brentx]

Are you running Service Pack 1 or greater? Also, how old is the computer you are putting the hard drive into?

 

[NeezyDeezy]

SP2, the drive has worked before in the same system - it changed size when I reinstalled windows on another drive

 

[DBSX]

Unless you reinstalled Windows with a SP1 or SP2 slipstreamed disc, the drive won't be recognized at the full capacity. Linky

\Dan

 

[Pr0d1gy]

After you reinstall SP2, you may need to go to Disk Managment to set the drive' properties back to what you need. Good luck.

 

[acole1]

in drive managment check and see if the whole drive it formated. if not, format the unused space on the drive.

 

[Smilin]

Basic or dynamic disk?
What is actual drive size?
What is reported size?
How many partitions on the drive?
What is their size?