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Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by tomd2712, 2009/02/18.

  1. 2009/02/18
    tomd2712

    tomd2712 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi

    I have built my own computer and about a month ago, I installed Windows XP SP3 onto it and partitioned my HDD.

    Does anyone know whether I can detect the second partition from the partition I have XP installed on?

    I havent been able to in the space of a month :confused:
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Welcome to WindowsBBS;)

    If you created the second partition correctly, it should show up in My Computer or WIndows Explorer.
     
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    PeteC

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    Did you format the partition and assign a drive letter?

    Check in Disk Management ....

    Start > Run > diskmgmt.msc > Enter is the quickest route.
     
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    tomd2712

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    thanks, the partition is formatting now, I was never sure what this programme was called.
     
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    PeteC

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    Hopefully no further problems :)
     
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    tomd2712

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    ok then, i spoke too soon, on windows xp home edition sp3, is there a limit on ohw many partitions?

    I have 4 that are working, but I need a 5th
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    The short safe answer is yes, the limit is 4 primary partitions.
     
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