XP and Maxtor big drive issue

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Windows XP has a problem recognizing the full capacity of a 300 gig Maxtor
drive. It should format to 279 gig, but XP limits it to 128 or 132.

Thoughts?

SC
 
Hi,

You need at least SP1 installed and the BIOS must also support it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
Rick,

Thanks for the reply.

Running SP2, but I'm sure how to enable BIOS support. I've tried some Intel
patches, but still no luck. The computer is a Dell Inspiron laptop, P4, etc.


Stu
 
Harry,

Thanks for the reply. The slipstreaming fix is technically over my head.
I'm running XP Pro SP2. My problem seems to be a BIOS issue. Ultimately I
may need to purchase an enclose with the 48 bit LBA.

Thanks,

Stu

Harry Ohrn said:
Try slipstreaming SP1 or SP2 into your Windows XP installation disc. See
instructions here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

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Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


bigboy99 said:
Windows XP has a problem recognizing the full capacity of a 300 gig Maxtor
drive. It should format to 279 gig, but XP limits it to 128 or 132.

Thoughts?

SC
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bigboy99 said:
Windows XP has a problem recognizing the full capacity of a 300 gig Maxtor
drive. It should format to 279 gig, but XP limits it to 128 or 132.

Thoughts?
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Fixed by SP1. You are a might behind times.
Jim
 
Hi Stu,

Check with Dell for a BIOS update, it must support 48 bit LBA.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
So have you visited Dell support for bios update?

bigboy99 said:
Harry,

Thanks for the reply. The slipstreaming fix is technically over my head.
I'm running XP Pro SP2. My problem seems to be a BIOS issue. Ultimately I
may need to purchase an enclose with the 48 bit LBA.

Thanks,

Stu

Harry Ohrn said:
Try slipstreaming SP1 or SP2 into your Windows XP installation disc. See
instructions here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


bigboy99 said:
Windows XP has a problem recognizing the full capacity of a 300 gig Maxtor
drive. It should format to 279 gig, but XP limits it to 128 or 132.

Thoughts?

SC
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You are running a P4. The issue isn't the BIOS. Slipstreaming is easy and
should solve the problem. Just follow the advice. It is a cake walk.

By the way a BIOS upgrade can have dire consequences if not done correctly.
I'd definitely create a slipstreamed CD first and see if that worked.

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


bigboy99 said:
Harry,

Thanks for the reply. The slipstreaming fix is technically over my head.
I'm running XP Pro SP2. My problem seems to be a BIOS issue. Ultimately
I
may need to purchase an enclose with the 48 bit LBA.

Thanks,

Stu

Harry Ohrn said:
Try slipstreaming SP1 or SP2 into your Windows XP installation disc. See
instructions here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


bigboy99 said:
Windows XP has a problem recognizing the full capacity of a 300 gig
Maxtor
drive. It should format to 279 gig, but XP limits it to 128 or 132.

Thoughts?

SC
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