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[bezzer]

Just trying to re-install xp as my pooter has been slowing down over time. I have a 250 gig HD but it is only showing 135 gig when i try and part it. Jumper settings have to been touched anyone got any idea's

Thanks in advance

 

[Dickieboy]

delete any and all partitions, reboot from CDROM and follow instructions should be a straightforward installation

 

[bezzer]

have done the above. When i boot i delete all parts and it only show 135 gig of unpart space ?

 

[bezzer]

Found the answer. I am using an xp disk that is pre sp1 and it didn't support anything bigger than 137 gig

 

[Dickieboy]

Carry on with the installation, and when it's complete check the properties of the c drive and you may well find that it will show the drive at the correct volume, I'm currently using a 300gig drive and I'm pretty sure I had the same thing happen. And also remember that whilst the drive may be marked as a 250gig that isn't the actuall size which will be somewhat smaller.
My drive is externally labelled 300gig, but that equates to 279gig upon installation

 

[Dickieboy]

Found the answer. I am using an xp disk that is pre sp1 and it didn't support anything bigger than 137 gig

Make sure you download the relevant service packs.

If you want a copy of service pack 2 which will save you a bit of download time pm address and I'll post a copy tomorrow.

 

[bezzer]

Make sure you download the relevant service packs.

If you want a copy of service pack 2 which will save you a bit of download time pm address and I'll post a copy tomorrow.

cheers for that mate. I think 250 gig equates to 232 gig. Cheers for the offer of the sp. Got bband so will just let it dl overnight

Thanks for yer help tho