Hard Disk Allocation question

Dark Lord · Dec 10, 2005, 09:26 PM

something ive been meaning to ask for some time now...

ive got a 160gig HD in my system right now, but windows only detects 127.9 or so. i did a full system format not too long ago, and even then it would only format 127.9 gigs. ive used the Western Digital hard disk tools so windows can detect the other 30 gigs, but again, nothing.

when i look in the disk management tool, i see C: 127.99 gigs. i also see to the right of that, 21.06 unallocated gigs. is there any way i can get windows to recognize those other 21 gigs so the rest of my HD becomes useable? preferably being able to add it to my current C: drive if possible?

mkk · Dec 10, 2005, 10:52 PM

Update your Windows with a service pack, if you haven't already.

Judas · Dec 10, 2005, 11:25 PM

I use windows XP Pro SP2 install disk.. pop it in... let it load up.... cancel the repair or installation over top.... then pick your drives and partition them (one method)..

I've yet to run into a problem having a hardrive be detected... however, run into problems with 3rd party tools which i refuse to use as in the end.... imo, i find they just do the job effiecently.

Plus i don't use the disks that come with the drives... just my handy xp pro sp2 installation disk...

Dec 10, 2005, 09:26 PM	#1
Dark Lord HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,945 Rep Power: 125 System Specs	Hard Disk Allocation question something ive been meaning to ask for some time now... ive got a 160gig HD in my system right now, but windows only detects 127.9 or so. i did a full system format not too long ago, and even then it would only format 127.9 gigs. ive used the Western Digital hard disk tools so windows can detect the other 30 gigs, but again, nothing. when i look in the disk management tool, i see C: 127.99 gigs. i also see to the right of that, 21.06 unallocated gigs. is there any way i can get windows to recognize those other 21 gigs so the rest of my HD becomes useable? preferably being able to add it to my current C: drive if possible? __________________

Dec 10, 2005, 10:52 PM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,489 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Update your Windows with a service pack, if you haven't already.