Windows 2000 sees half a 256 GB disk.

dfs · Post by **dfs** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 10:59 am

Why?

When I go to partition the disk, only half of it is there. Google is showing me little. Makes me guess that it's a ide/motherboard type problem. I'm not sure where to begin reading.

tia

Aliasbuck · Post by **Aliasbuck** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 11:07 am

If it's 256GB, chances are it's due to a combination of windows itself and the motherboard. You'll need to use a utility (usually free from the hard drive maker - check their website) to partition and format it, then you'll be ok.

Dcurse · Post by **Dcurse** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 11:38 am

I know in xp before service pack 1, it will only recognize at most 136 gig drive (Its some where around 136, I can't remember the exact number.) My guess is Win2k has a similar limitation...

Greggy_D · Post by **Greggy_D** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 1:10 pm

Do you have SP4 loaded?

dfs · Post by **dfs** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:48 pm

Yes I do Greg D, But I've got more than enought to get a handle on my problem now.

For some reason I had it in my head that the earlier limitation was on the order of 37GB when instead it's 137GB or 128GB binary.

Thanks to all.

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Wed Dec 15, 2004 2:56 pm

You should purchase six more hard drives to make up the difference.

~Neal