Real Geek Forums - Harddrive says its smaller than it is?

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<staffybulldog> wrote in message news:2008116193134wendypugh4@hotmail.com...

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>I had similar problem. Check that your bios recognizes it correctly
>(usually press F1 as pc boots up), if yes then set boot options >to 'boot
>from cd drive' and insert windows xp (must have service pack one) in cd
>drive. Xp will install a few setup files and then >show you the drives on
>your pc suitable for installing windows Xp. Your hard drive should come up
>correctly here. Select it and >Windows will continue to install itself
>onto your hard drive. All the best to all.