xp install takes entire 2 gig drive

[Harrry]

updated pen 2 computer with an intel 865perl motherboard,
512ram, pen 4 chip. Computer has a 2 gig drive use for
system a a 20 gig drive divided by 2 gig partitions.
Reinstalled XP to 2 gig c: drive. install eats up almost
the entire drive, get low disc indicator immediately. I
reformatted the drive (fat like the others) to make sure
system wasn't on twice, reinstalled, same problem.

I've been booting from the XP master CD. HELP!

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Harry;
You need more space.
Microsoft may suggest a minimum of 1.5gb, however that is the minimum.
Are you adding any of the optional stuff?
You really need >4gb for Windows XP.
That will allow for Service Pack, updates etc.
That does NOT allow for any other files or applications.

 

[mrtee]

Help with what?

That's what XP uses. You will find that when you install programs to your other partitions that XP grows in size too.

Get a larger HDD to install XP on.

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Just my ¢ worth
Jeff
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| updated pen 2 computer with an intel 865perl motherboard,
| 512ram, pen 4 chip. Computer has a 2 gig drive use for
| system a a 20 gig drive divided by 2 gig partitions.
| Reinstalled XP to 2 gig c: drive. install eats up almost
| the entire drive, get low disc indicator immediately. I
| reformatted the drive (fat like the others) to make sure
| system wasn't on twice, reinstalled, same problem.
|
| I've been booting from the XP master CD. HELP!