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Possibly 2 version of windows XP installed?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by juventus619, 2010/12/29.

  1. 2010/12/29
    juventus619

    juventus619 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I just reinstalled windows XP on my computer and it already has 80 GB used without me having put any files on the computer. I did a little research and I thought it might be 2 versions of windows XP installed on my computer. This is what my boot.ini file looks like

    [boot loader]
    timeout=30
    default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS
    [operating systems]
    multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WINDOWS= "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" /noexecute=optin /fastdetect


    HELP!!
     
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    wildfire

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    It's only showing the one installation but agreed you'd never use 80GB on a fresh install.

    Did you format the drive during installation?
     
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    juventus619

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    Yes, I did format the drive and I can't find anywhere on the computer where the 80GB might be used...
     
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    Ok, let's start with completing your system details...

    Please complete your system details.

    And can you tell me how you reinstalled XP (eg from a recovery partition/disc or an actual XP disc)
     
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    I installed an XP Pro Corporate Edition which is different from what I had previously installed. I think I had Windows XP Home Edition installed before.
     
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    Wasn't quite what I asked but I'll assume a CD install ;)

    I'm still waiting for your system details, please follow the instructions from the previous link I posted (including downloading SIW and completing the hardware details).
     
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    Yes it was a CD install and I also updated my system info, thanks a lot for your help so far!
     
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    wildfire

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    OK, how much free space are you seeing on your drive and I know it sounds like I'm being pernikity but the SP level of your OS would be useful as well.

    There is a reason for asking for all this information ;)

    For now I'll assume you'll upgrade to SP3 (if you haven't already done so) because it's approaching 4AM here and I need to get some sleep. I'll look in on this thread in the morning.
     
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    I only got 30 GB left and 80GB used and I have put nothing into my computer yet... its kinda messed up lol
     
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  11. 2010/12/30
    Arie

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    Download Disk Usage v1.34

    Extract du.exe to your \Windows directory.

    Open a command prompt & run this command: cmd /c du -q -l 1 c:\>%temp%\$.$&notepad %temp%\$.$

    Copy/Paste the output in your next reply.
     
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    wildfire

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    Also check the 32Gb limit jumper setting on the drive (you may have been using a software overlay before which you don't need).

    Apologies for not getting back before, the BBS was down (at least for me anyway).
     
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