Same old hard drive question.

[SilentVixen]

I've seen this question asked, but i've never paid attention to the answer.
Got a 300gb hdd, showing as 127GB... how do I fix it?

Thanks

 

[SVT Cobra]

update your BIOS

 

[SilentVixen]

um.... anything else?

 

[bendixG15]

If I remember..WinXP needs SP1.

what is ur OS ??

 

[SilentVixen]

xp pro. Just loaded the OS so it is just the basic. no SP1 or SP2

 

[NaughtyGeek]

Load SP2 and your problem will disappear

 

[SilentVixen]

will try it. thanks

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

No, it can be an unfixable problem too.

Look at my sig. MY 160GB HD is 127GB as well. I have the latest BIOS, SP2, etc etc.... Partition Magic won't detect the other unallocated space.

 

[SilentVixen]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
No, it can be an unfixable problem too.

Look at my sig. MY 160GB HD is 127GB as well. I have the latest BIOS, SP2, etc etc.... Partition Magic won't detect the other unallocated space.

Then what do I do if that's the case? I can't take it back since it's already opened. I'm running a shuttle. Does anyone know of any limiting factors on them?

 

[SVT Cobra]

UPDATE YOUR BIOS!! like i said.....just listen...most old BIOS's do not recognize a certain amount of BG's

 

[SilentVixen]

Originally posted by: Son of a N00b
UPDATE YOUR BIOS!! like i said.....just listen...most old BIOS's do not recognize a certain amount of BG's

Well, I don't have a floppy so is there a way to flash the bios in windows when it is designed to be done with a floppy?

 

[NaughtyGeek]

If ya do a little searchin, you're bound to find a utility to flash from Windows. If ya can't find anything, just post back and I'll see if I can point ya in the right direction.

 

[SilentVixen]

SP2= no joy. Going to try the bios flash if I can get that far

 

[SilentVixen]

Bios updated. Still shows 127 GB. Does this mean that I am screwed?

 

[suicidalpigeon]

control panel>performance and maintainence>administrative tools>computer management>disk management>make partition. try this, there is a requirement for it, like it has to be xp pro w/ sp2 or something, but i dont remember for sure.

 

[SilentVixen]

Originally posted by: wafflesandsyrup
control panel>performance and maintainence>administrative tools>computer management>disk management>make partition. try this, there is a requirement for it, like it has to be xp pro w/ sp2 or something, but i dont remember for sure.

sweet! Thanks

 

[suicidalpigeon]

so did it work?

edit: nm i see the title.