Hdd capacity

grk77536 · 09-09-2009, 03:15 AM

Im quite a novice with computers and upon installing XP on my new 640 gb HDD i noticed that only 127 gb are recognized. How do i utilize my HDD full capacity? THX guys.

voyagerfan99 · 09-09-2009, 03:29 AM

If you used a version of Windows that does not include SP2, it will only recognize that amount of HDD space.

You have one of two options. The first one is to slipstream your copy of XP with SP2 and SP3 using a program called nLite and reinstall windows.

nLite

Your second option is to use a LiveCD of gParted to expand the size of your partition.

gParted

tyttebøvs · 09-09-2009, 03:46 PM

Third option: if you don't wish your windows-partition to be that big anyway, just install the newest service pack, go into disk management and create new partition(s) on the free space that will appear.

voyagerfan99 · 09-09-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tyttebøvs

Third option: if you don't wish your windows-partition to be that big anyway, just install the newest service pack, go into disk management and create new partition(s) on the free space that will appear.

Didn't think of that. Though sometimes other partitions are more confusing to less-savvy users.

J187 · 09-09-2009, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyagerfan99

Didn't think of that. Though sometimes other partitions are more confusing to less-savvy users.

I would agree with this and probably stick to the first two suggestions.

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voyagerfan99 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut/New Jersey, USA Age: 18 Posts: 3,712	If you used a version of Windows that does not include SP2, it will only recognize that amount of HDD space. You have one of two options. The first one is to slipstream your copy of XP with SP2 and SP3 using a program called nLite and reinstall windows. nLite Your second option is to use a LiveCD of gParted to expand the size of your partition. gParted __________________ Mach Speed MSNV-939 nForce Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (OC'd to 2.20 Ghz) Power Up Black ATX Mid-T Case w/700W & Clear Side 4 GB DDR PC3200 RAM/Logitech MX Revolution Mouse 690 GB Storage (320S-ATA, 120-ATA, 250-SATA) Asus HD4870DK 1GB 22" Viewsonic LCD w/ iPod Dock + 22" ASUS Logitech G15 Keyboard/G51 Seakers Computer Pics

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09-09-2009, 03:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
tyttebøvs Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 520	Third option: if you don't wish your windows-partition to be that big anyway, just install the newest service pack, go into disk management and create new partition(s) on the free space that will appear.