XP Setup Shows Incorrect Partition and Drive Sizes

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Bob L.

Windows XP setup does not show correct partition sizes or unallocated
space. I have multiple partitions and I am trying to repair an XP Pro
installation. All setup shows is one partition that is labeled “Unknown†and
is 131072mb in size. The total drive size is 500gb. Why doesn’t setup see the
correct drive or partition sizes?
 
"DL",

Yes this true but I tried to be a little more specific and clear
this time. The problem also is it doesn't show any unallocated space.
 
It confuses the issue by starting a new post
This version is only an abreviated version of your other

1) Is your new drive seen in the bios?
2) Is it a sata drive that you need to use the F6 option early in the
repair/setup of winxp to install sata/raid drivers from floppy?

The latter Q was asked in your origonal post, but you did not reply
 
"DL",
Sorry for the confusion. Later I thought this post was more specific to
the problem. The drive I am using is an EIDE drive not SATA. After agreeing
to the license agreement "F8" the hard drive info is not displayed correctly
including no unallocated space. The correct drive size is shown in the BIOS.
Like I said in my other post that all hard drive info is listed correctly
when using the old motherboard, so I know it cannot be the setup CD. If you
or anyone can help it would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Bob
 
Bob L. said:
Windows XP setup does not show correct partition sizes or unallocated
space. I have multiple partitions and I am trying to repair an XP Pro
installation. All setup shows is one partition that is labeled “Unknownâ€
and
is 131072mb in size. The total drive size is 500gb. Why doesn’t setup see
the
correct drive or partition sizes?
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Just out of curiosity, what service pack level is your XP installation CD? An XP
installation CD that does not include at least Service Pack 1 does not support
drives larger than 137 GB.

The workaround is to create a "slipstreamed" installation CD. Take a look here
for more information.

Create a Slip Stream version of Windows XP
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/slipstream.htm

Here are some of the files you'll need to obtain in order to follow this
procedure:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and
Developers
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...be-3b8e-4f30-8245-9e368d3cdb5a&displaylang=en

Order Windows XP Service Pack 2 on CD
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/sp2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

Auto 1.0.33
http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/1092632287/1

CDBurner XPPro
http://www.cdburnerxp.se/download.php

Here are some other resources you might want to take a look at:

How to use AutoStreamer to Slipstream Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.simplyguides.net/guides/using_autostreamer/using_autostreamer.html

Slipstreamed Windows XP CD Using SP2
http://www.theeldergeek.com/slipstreamed_xpsp2_cd.htm

Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Create Bootable CD
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

How can I slipstream service packs into the Windows 2000,
Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 media?
http://www.petri.co.il/windows_2000_xp_sp_slipstreaming.htm

Universal Windows Slipstreaming and Bootable CD Guide
http://www.msfn.org/articles.php?action=show&showarticle=49

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
"Nepatsfan",
You know, now that you mention it I had to use an SCSI IDE
card because of the motherboards 137GB limitation. I bought the card after I
upgraded my hard drive from 100GB to a 250GB drive, but at that point I
already had SP2 on my computer. Do you think I would have to use the SCSI IDE
card just to do the repair and then remove it? I don’t know what service
pack the CD is but what you say makes a lot of sense.

Thanks, Bob
 
Since your new motherboard already sees the entire 500GB hard drive, I don't
think using the add-on card would make a difference. You could try and see what
happens.

Most XP installation CDs I've used will note on the label what service pack is
included. If yours doesn't, check the CD contents for files named win51ic.SP1 or
win51ic.SP2. You can also look for files named SPNOTES.htm or setupxp.htm. If
these files are missing, it's a pretty good indication that your CD doesn't
include any service packs.

Good luck

Nepatsfan
 
I'll check the CD label when I get home. Thank You!!!! in advance for all
your time and consideration.
 
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