RE: Win XP won't recognize Win 98 hard disk
From: Phil (Phil_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/11/04
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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 01:11:05 -0700
I have the very same problem - slave disk is seen by disk management but not
accessible in explorer, and the only option for it is "delete partition" -
I'm still trying to get an answer to this - will let you know if I do.
Perhaps if you cure it you can mail me with the solution -
phil.weight@dsl.pipex.com
Cheers,
phil
"Darkwish" wrote:
> Old computer failure
> Decided to buy a new computer
> Need files off old Windows 98 hard disk
> Took Win 98 hard drive out
> It's FAT32 and 10GB hard drive
> Set Jumper on hard drive is set as a slave
> Connect old win 98 hard drive to new computer
> running XP Home Edition & Start up computer
> Did not auto-detect new hardware, but appears in Bios
> Both drives set to Auto-detect
> Hard drive does not show up in Explorer
> Go to Settings=>Control Panel=>Administrative
> Tools=>Computer Management
> Storage=>Disk Management
>
> Win98 Hard Drive listed by brand name,
> but not assigned drive letter
>
> Only option when I right click on the partition to
> add is "Delete Partition"
> what do I need to access this old hard drive?
> Tried Cable Select,
> but then XP refuses to see the old 98 disk.
> suggestions?
>
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