my computer only detects 127 gigs of the 160 gigs . I wanted my computer to be able to reconginze the full 160 . I dont want to install service pack 1 or 2 for windows xp . Is there any other way that is safe .?
2006-10-10 13:37:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
most harddrives actually have a little less space than it says. or your computer just cant support more than 127gigs, but that's plenty of storage space anywayz
2006-10-10 13:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by La Verdad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Again, there is a certain amount of the HDD that is reserved for the O.S. it's called the MBR. Service Pack 1 is the original Win XP. Service Pack 2 was a major upgrade to Win XP. These have nothing to do with MBR. Go ahead and install SP2, you can always uninstall it, I've done it a couple of times.
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/M/MBR.html
2006-10-10 16:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is actually quite a common issue especially if your computer is a few years old. There is a limitation of 127GB in the BIOS, so regardless of how large your drive is the OS will only be able to use 127GB.
If you are using an Intel processor, the following download should fix the problem for you.
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=663
Just select your operating system.
2006-10-11 15:28:03 · answer #3 · answered by buddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
through obstacles equipped into different aspects, INT13h (1994) extensions enable the BIOS to handle as much as 137 GB. For something bigger, you are going to need your great LBA. "This translation mode helps help for no longer elementary disks extra suitable than 137 GB. It makes use of 40 8 bits for addressing quite of 24 bits." (TIA, 222) What a lot of those potential for you is, the force you're installation needs to be regarded with the aid of the BIOS, that's equipped in on your motherboard. verify and notice no remember if there's a BIOS replace available or replace the motherboard or be content with a smaller force in this pc in the form a BIOS replace isn't available. Your pc can in basic terms handle 127 GB without that BIOS improve. you like LBA (Logical Block Addressing) help for something bigger. sturdy success, i wish this helps
2016-12-08 12:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have to install SW from the drive manufacturer for the OS to access all the drive.
2006-10-10 13:47:02 · answer #5 · answered by j2satx 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes go to the hard drie manufacturers website and they should have a fix for that problem that you can download the patch
2006-10-10 14:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may also want to check your BIOS to make sure that it is correctly configured...
2006-10-10 14:11:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jon K 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋