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137Gb+ HDD recognition with an older BIOS?
No worries, I modified the registry and the full drive capacity was recognized.- laker7465
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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Debug Random Reboots - where to start?
Specifically, it sounds like the Blaster worm signature. Check your AV software site for the instructions on detecting and removing W32/Blaster.- laker7465
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- Forum: PC hardware - General discussion
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137Gb+ HDD recognition with an older BIOS?
I have searched the Net for a definitive answer to this question, no luck, so here it is: I have a system BIOS which does not and never will support 48 bit LBA (IDE HDD > 137Gb), however I have a 200Gb HDD I would like to install. If I update Win2K to address 48 bit, and purchase a 48 bit ATA...- laker7465
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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3.5" External Hard Drive Case
You should be able to format the drive right from Admin Tools-Computer Management-Disk Management module - check there first to see if the drive is shown. If it is you need to format and assign a drive letter. If it's not shown there then you might have a (pretty old) BIOS, or USB problem.- laker7465
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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connecting 2 PC with cross cable
If you're using Windows (in this case 2000): 'Make a New Connection' in Network Places, choose 'Connect Directly to Another Computer' and follow the instructions. You have to have the proper connection cable! See help in Windows for troubleshooting. Or buy Laplink or similar software if you do...- laker7465
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
