Re: Windows HDD Limitations?

Its caused by the method you used to prepare the hd. ie using your contrived
win98 cd

"John M Carter" <johnmcarter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Thanks Harry but I've now got passed this stage but still have problems!
Everything seems to load fine and there's no problem until computer
re-boots
to load the desktop. At this time WINXP PRO opening window loads (with the
little bar at the bottom indicating that files are loading), then it stops
and there is an Unmountable boot volume' error. It suggests re-booting
which
I tried (both in 'normal' mode and 'safe' mode - same message appears.

I'm beginning to think there's a problem with hardware somewhere but none
of
the help files I've seen indicate this. Any ideas please before I ring the
suppliers?

Many thanks,

John
"Harry Ohrn" <harry---@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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check here for instructions
http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp_on_a.htm

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Harry Ohrn MS MVP [Shell\User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"John M Carter" <johnmcarter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I've purchased new base unit AM2 64X2 Athlon 4600, 2gb RAM and ASRock
NF6G Mobo. I have a new SATA2 320gb HDD and have been trying to instal
WinXP Pro using a 'contrived' boot CD which initially uses Win98SE
('start up' floppy disc files) and then XP Pro CD files to transfer the
XP Pro files. First part of instal seems to go OK and allows me to
create a Primary active dos partition but it only takes 43099Mb of the
320GB for this purpose and won't recognise the rest of the HDD. If I
continue with the instal I get a message saying that "at least
????????
Mb ( I cannot recall the exact figure) is required on the partition to
continue", - this quoted figure is obviously more than the 43099Mb!! I
have looked at BIOS and found that LBA is on Auto and that HDD is
recognised OK, SATA cables seem to be properly installed using
SATAII-1
socket on Mobo and jumper on HDDhas been removed to allow 30.GB/s
transfer. My question is - what is causing this to happen and how can I
resolve the situation? Would be grateful for any advice.







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