Old XP Pro - not recognizing new big hard drive

[junkman]

Folks -

I'm building a new machine (old one crapped out last week) and wanted to load my old version of XP Pro. But the install disk I have is several years old and it won't recognize a hard drive larger than 120 GB.

I was considering Vista Ultimate 32 (only have/need 2GB RAM) but I don't want to fiddle with it and it seems to me XP will work with all my peripherals. So I really think it would be easier for me to simply install XP Pro and call it a day. But who really knows...I've read the threads (Vista vs. XP) and it seems like a toss up.

But here's the question: will a newer copy of XP recognize my new 320 GB Seagate drive? Is the problem with existing disk simply that it is too old (approx 5 years or so)?

Thanks for the input!

 

[digital_exhaust]

I believe if you slipstream SP2 and make a new install disc your problems will be solved.

 

[mwarps]

Unless you slipstream a service pack onto the install disc, or it comes with one, it will not recognize the drive's full capacity.

That said, I just installed Vista Business 64 yesterday (got it free from school) and it's pretty damned sweet.

 

[firebane]

Need SP1 or newer

 

[Concentric]

You don't need Vista to solve this problem, just install Service Pack 2 (run Windows Update).

 

[junkman]

I believe if you slipstream SP2 and make a new install disc your problems will be solved.

Digital_Exhaust,

Thanks! I'll try and report back!

Junkman

 

[TechLarry]

I believe if you slipstream SP2 and make a new install disc your problems will be solved.

^^^^^ What he said ^^^^^

 

[DeaconFrost]

Yep, SP1 or newer should do it. It would make sense to slipstream right to SP2 though. I've found AutoStreamer to be the easiest way of creating a slipstreamed disc.

 

[FIDDYOWNZ]

Yep, SP1 or newer should do it. It would make sense to slipstream right to SP2 though. I've found AutoStreamer to be the easiest way of creating a slipstreamed disc.

I would try updating first, as long as your install of XP is bootleg (illegal).

 

[junkman]

Yep, SP1 or newer should do it. It would make sense to slipstream right to SP2 though. I've found AutoStreamer to be the easiest way of creating a slipstreamed disc.

I tried AutoStreamer and it looked like it was going to work until I tried to install. After typing in the serial code it then asked for a password. I don't have a password!!

Help!

Junkman

 

[junkman]

I would try updating first, as long as your install of XP is bootleg (illegal).

Fiddyownz - Not sure what you mean?? Thanks.

 

[digital_exhaust]

Pretty sure he meant "not illegal"... as long as your install is legit and activated, you could try updating Windows. In my opinion, relying on Windows update to install service packs is somewhat....unreliable. Just slipstream an install cd and use that...

 

[Hurdler]

If you your lame like me, and can't get a successful slipsrteam of SP2 into XP, then you'll need to install SP2 through Windows updates. From there you'll need to expand the size of the partition to its full potential.