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HD Problem running XP
I was able to find a free download for booting a NTFS file system in DOS. I was then able to scan the drive and copy anything I wanted. I then ran fdisk deleted the partions, created a partion and format the HD. It works fine now. Thanks for the help.- MEM1
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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HD Problem running XP
Okay, I ran fdisk. I have two hard drives. HD 1 is primary master. Setup is NTFS with 38000 Mbytes, this is a 40 gig HD Status A HD 2 is secondary master Setup is NTFS with 12654 Mbytes, this is an 80 gig HD that is giving me the problems. Status A I'm not that...- MEM1
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- Forum: PC hardware - Hard drive issues
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HD Problem running XP
Hello all, I have a little problem with a HD running windows XP. I was trying to burn a CD, and the was getting an error. I shutdown the burning software, however, the CD kept running and the computer wouldn't shut off. I had to do the unthinkable and hold the power button in to get the...- MEM1
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