Windows XP Hard Drive Problem

hedonastik · #1 11-02-2002, 06:45 AM

I've just installed XP Pro on my sisters computer on a 40Gb hard drive, during setup I was asked if I wanted to partition the drive to which I replied yes and entered 5Gb, but on completion of setup I now seem to have lost the other 35 Gb of hard drive space that I had left, I'm pulling my hair out wondering what to do to get it back as my sis is obviously not very happy, if anyone can help at all I'd be extremley grateful.Thanks

lewis · #2 11-02-2002, 07:53 AM

You'll have to reinstall and repartition. This link may be of help to ya. Good luck.

hedonastik · #3 11-04-2002, 02:12 AM

Thanks for confirming what I thought I would have to, just needed to be sure.
Thanks again.

jfactor01 · #4 11-04-2002, 02:53 AM

The best program in my mind for partitioning is PartitionMagic Pro, it makes it easier and safer.

hedonastik · #5 11-06-2002, 01:19 AM

Cheers Mate have P.Magic will adopt it too!!!

Grendel · #6 11-06-2002, 07:05 AM

You DO NOT NEED partition magic, or to reinstall.

XP can do it.

You can partiton and format any disk while in XP as long asit is not the system disk.

Right click My Computer/Manage/Storage/Disk Management.

Disk Management can partition and format any NON SYSTEM part of the hard drive.

hedonastik · #7 11-10-2002, 06:53 AM

Thanks Grendel your advice worked a treat and it only took a few minutes!
I have a happy sister and brother-in-law again!