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Resolved Largest Hard Drive recognized by WIN XPSP3?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by ackerberg, 2010/10/19.

  1. 2010/10/19
    ackerberg

    ackerberg Inactive Thread Starter

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    What is the largest HD I can use with my version of WIN XP SP3? Thanks.
     
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  2. 2010/10/19
    retiredlearner

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    Hi Ackerberg, I think the limitation is usually BIOS. Most large drives will need the latest BIOS update to enable more than 32Gb. Some can do it automatically but I would check whether the HD manufacturer advises updates. Neil.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    2 Tarabytes.
     
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    Arie

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    Steve get's the cudo's :)

    Yup, as I posted before:

     
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    ackerberg

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    So, independent of my particular BIOS on my Presario, I could use a 2TB drive in my system and ALL of the memory would be accessible?
    Please answer, and thank you all for your help.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Memory and hard drive size are two different things....

    But yes, most modem pc's can see all of a 2TB drive.
     
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    ackerberg

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    I meant all of the HD memory. Thank you.
     
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    Admin.

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    ackerberg, please enter your System Details. It helps us in answering your questions!
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Pretty sure you meant "all of the HD storage space" :D
     
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    ackerberg

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    Yes, to be precise!
     
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