Raymond,

Until you posted your problem, I did not know such hard drives
existed.  My earlier comments still stand, but only as a broad general
guideline.

First and foremost, your BIOS/controller card must have
support for the drive in it's native (full capacity) format.
If it does..... then in theory...... resetting the jumpers and
using FDISK __may__ allow you to create a second
partition on the drive  Once(if)  you create the second
partition, then you can use Partition Magic to combine
the two partitions into a single unit while retaining all the
data and installed software.

For specific details, I defer to those who have had
actual experience converting this drive.

I think your problem staddles both lists, but the moderators
will let you know if they think you should move the conversation
to the PCSOFT list.

Have I waffled enough? <grin>

Jim Meagher

----- Original Message -----
From: "Raymond Keirn" <[log in to unmask]>


> Sorry I didn`t mean to imply permanent. Second thought on reading your
post
> on partitioning. Instead of moving the Hdd couldnt I just reset the jumper
> and repartition into 2-1.6Gb partitions and do I need to take this to
pcsoft
> ?
>
>
> >Jim Meagher wrote,
> >I saw nothing that supports your statement that the drive
> >is permanently limited in size.
> >
> >There you will find information about your drive and how it
> >can be set up to "see" the full 6,704 cylinders.
> >
>
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