SYMPTOMS:
The operating system does not show the correct capacity for drives greater than 137GB.
i.e. The operating system shows less than actual capacity when a hard drive greater than 137GB is installed.
Solution: Please refer to the explanation on Microsoft’s web site.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q305098
Note: This solution is NOT applicable for Windows 98 and Windows ME.
Step 1: Partition C drive into multiple partitions each less than 137GB. Then proceed to install Windows XP or Windows 2000.
Step 2: Obtain the latest service packs for Windows XP or Windows 2000 from Microsoft’s web site and proceed to install them.
Step 3: Microsoft suggests the following steps:
Execute Regedt32.exe and locate
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Atapi\Parameters.
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Adding a new registry value: “DWORD Value”.
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Input the variable name: EmableBigLba
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To set Value name: EnableBigLba and Value data: 1
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Restart your computer.
You will now be able to see the “rest capacity” of the hard drive in Computer Management.
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Step4: Partition the “rest capacity” to desired size. Right_Click and choose "New Logical Drive".
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Step5: Use New Partition Wizard to partition the “rest capacity.”
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Input the desired capacity or use the maximum disk space.
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Assign the drive letter or use the default letter.
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Format the partition with desired file system.
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Upon completing the New Partition Wizard. Please click "Finish".
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You will see the new partition in Computer Management.
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Setup6: After partitioning, please restart your computer and format the new partition.
Right_Click on the drive and choose "Format".
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Click Start
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You’re all done!