Problems with a new HDD
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 00:38    Post subject: Problems with a new HDD
I bought a new HDD which is a Samsung 250 GB IDE, but i only get 132 GB from it.
I have now tried to do something about it with partition magic and other partition programs but i can't make it any bigger.
When i enter the BIOs it tells me the HDD is 250 GB...
Is there something I need to do in order to fix this problem? i would really like to settle down and start installing stuff on it now that i bought a new one, but i want to have things in perfect order first...

All help greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 01:33    Post subject:
Can you post a screenshot of your PM screen? show us how the partition table looks and how the space is allocated?
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 01:45    Post subject:
Yeah sure

Theres not much telling me whats wrong, maybe you can see it?
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:07    Post subject:
try this

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Atapi\Parameters\]
"EnableBigLba"=dword:00000001
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:13    Post subject:
i cant see "EnableBigLba"=dword:00000001 anywhere...
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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:38    Post subject:
install SP1 or higher for Windows XP, this should allow you to use more than 137Gb Smile!
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:41    Post subject:
Aha!
Rightio, i will do that Wink
Thanks loads for the help...
I will tell if this worked out when i get SP 1 and 2
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:49    Post subject:
a quick question:
Is it possible to type in a new cd-key for XP after it's installed? i got a genuine key but i couldnt find it when i installed and used a h4Xed one Razz
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[sYn]
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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 02:50    Post subject:
There is a program "around" which allows you to change your XP CD key (XP cd key changer).. google is your friend Smile!

Or better still, try reading..

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;328874

oh, and this should be helpful too

http://www.mike-devlin.com/windows/key.htm
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 03:31    Post subject:
RubberChicken wrote:
i cant see "EnableBigLba"=dword:00000001 anywhere...

u have to add it yourself then Rolling Eyes
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 03:37    Post subject:
Should the name of it be---> EnableBigLba and the contents --->=dword:00000001
or should the filename be all that?
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 11:01    Post subject:
omg,ok here goes;
1.open Notepad
2.copy this into notepad

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Atapi\Parameters\]
"EnableBigLba"=dword:00000001

3.save as HD enabler.key or HD enabler.reg [u can name it whatever u want just don't forget to add .key or .reg extension,it's same crap]
4.double click on the file u created,it will ask "Are you sure you want to add the information.." hit Yes
5.Don't forget to restart
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RubberChicken




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PostPosted: Wed, 14th Dec 2005 13:39    Post subject:
haha Very Happy
Sorry for being such a knobhead, but this worked fine.
Thank you a whole bunch man Smile Appreciate both your help!
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Mortibus




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PostPosted: Thu, 15th Dec 2005 11:53    Post subject:
u welcome m8 glad i could help Wink
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