Windows XP Pro with no SP only allows 130GB partition on install

[AcquisitiveOne]

I have a 200GB hard drive and am attempting to install Windows XP Pro. When I run setup from the XP Pro Install CD the biggest partition I can make is 130GB (approx). I understand that XP Pro does not support drives larger than 130GB until SP1/SP2. My question is if I create the 130GB partition during the setup then install Windows XP on that partition, then install XP SP2 will my C:\ drive automatically change to a 200GB partition? Or will my C:\ drive stay 130GB and I will have an additional 70GB of unpartitioned space. In which case I may have to extend my 130GB partition to use the rest of the unpartitioned space. I only want one large 200GB partition if at all possible.

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[noobtechie]

Usually the 200GB HDD's come with a installation CD that lets you format it and partition it. Format it with the CD then install XP. If it fails, try using the trial verison of partition magic.

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Hope this helps.

 

[alidabiri]

how does it show up in BIOS?

 

[linney]

Slipstream SP2 with your older XP CD to create a XP SP2 CD.

Slipstream Service Packs
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http://www.helpwithwindows.com/WindowsXP/winxp-sp2-bootcd.html

 

[AcquisitiveOne]

The BIOS shows the total drive size as 200GB, and the original version of XP Pro SP2 that was on it before I formatted it recoginized one whole 200GB partition. I'm sure its caused by the OS being XP Pro with no Service Pack. I just wanna know what will happen to my partition once I install SP2. Otherwise I'll have to use Parition Magic to extend the 130GB partition that Windows forced me to make.

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[Jasen]

Using PM to change a partition size after windows is installed is Dangerous. I have not had it actually work, ever. It always corrupted the drive, forcing a reinstall.
Get your partition the correct size first.
And yes, your problem is that version of XP.

"130GB ought to be enough for anybody".

 

[lpblauen]

After you install windows xp and add the sp2 it will still be 130gb. You will need to use pm or other tools to use the rest of the drive. I have used pm for years and never had any problems increasing or shrinking drives.

 

[linney]

if I create the 130GB partition during the setup then install Windows XP on that partition, then install XP SP2 will my C:\ drive automatically change to a 200GB partition?"

No.


"Or will my C:\ drive stay 130GB and I will have an additional 70GB of unpartitioned space."

Yes.


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