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partition, logical drive not found

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by kirktheturk, 2008/10/16.

  1. 2008/10/16
    kirktheturk

    kirktheturk Inactive Thread Starter

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    500gb sata drive
    c: primary, operating files 137gb
    d: logical, stored files, misc 337 gb
    After clean reinstall of xp pro, now does not recognize d: drive.
    See's it on disk management, but unable to access it.
    Asked to format drive. See's it as free space, extended partition.
    I have not deleted info., only reinstalled to c: drive.

    My question is how to get xp to re-establish and acknowledge drive d:, so I can get to files.

    I've verified info there by VirtualLab Data Recovery 5.5.17 trial verizon, but will not recreate without purchase.
    Is there a way without purchase of software program.

    thank you, for any assistance you can offer.
     
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    PeteC

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS :)

    Which version of XP Pro did you load? The 137 Gb limit on C:\ looks very much like the limit on disk size in XP/XP SP1.

    To see your 337 Gb D:\ drive you will need to install XP SP2 from scratch - not sure if simply installing SP2 will do the trick.
     
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    kirktheturk

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    thanks, xp pro first edition orginal
     
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    done, now does see drive, but as raw 0 bytes, healthy. still want to format drive d:, ideas?
    but there is about 98 gb of info on there...
    puzzled...
     
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    Did you simply load SP2 or did you reinstall the OS using a slipstreamed disk with SP2.

    If the former I think it would be worth trying a reinstall (clean) or at the least a repair install and see what pans out.

    I don't have a definitive answer for you, but will contact others to take a look.

    Edit - I see from your PM (please keep all responses on the BBS for all to see) that you reinstalled to no effect.
     
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    I did a clean install with new disk sp2, like you suggested.
    when it starts install, does see both partitions. Once loaded still sees it as raw disk and asks to format drive d:
    this was suggested ;
    " Would try "testdisk" advanced options/recover boot sector. Be sure to read the HOw-To-use.
    www.cgsecurity.org/index.html?testdisk.html "
    not familar with program... looked at it but no change... just unsure of app.
     
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  10. 2008/10/21
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    kirktheturk Inactive Thread Starter

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    note to pete:
    left out:

    I created disc re-installed now saw it on install, but still it as 0 bytes raw drive. I know about 98 gb of info on it. any ideas
     
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  11. 2008/10/22
    PeteC

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    The opinion of a respected WindowsBBS Team Member is that the disk is hosed - caused by the install of a pre SP2 version of XP.

    You have 2 options ....

    Bite the bullet and buy the recovery software you trialed and hope it lives up to expectations, or .....

    Use a Bart PE CD to see if you can effect file recovery - I have NO experience of using these disks, but they are reputable and solid.
     
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  12. 2008/10/23
    kirktheturk

    kirktheturk Inactive Thread Starter

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    thanks pete.
    I used http://findandmount.com/download/ to load a temporary drive. Copied files from drive back to c: ( slow process, but worked) and reformated d: then replacing files, still in progress. had 47gb on drive.
    I'll let you know end result so this may help someone else with ID.10.T error lol
     
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    So glad to hear that you have been able to recover the data on the drive - thanks for updating :)
     
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