----- Original Message -----
From: QJ <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 2:08 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] HD -> 10.2 or 14.4??



> I'm sorry, but this way doesn't work. Once the harddisk has been using as
8G, it
> will stay at 8G (even fdisk couldn't get rid of it!!!), unless you use
some kind
> of software to Destroy old partition then rebuild partition based on new
BIOS. I
> had been through this few times, unless I do a "wipe disk", the wrong
partition
> size will never be gone.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Jun Qian


This is not correct.  Using a boot disk with 16 bit versions of format and
fdisk (Dos) you will be able to create 4 2 GB partitions that can be
converted at any time to one 8 GB FAT 32 partition using the 32 bit versions
of format and fdisk (Win 98).  If and when you upgrade to a mobo that can
recognise larger HD's, you can create one FAT 32 partition using all of the
space on your HD.  Sami's original assertion IS correct.

Utilities such as PQMagic are an excellent way of adjusting your partitions
without losing data (usually!).  Partitions are far from permanent, as I
have learnt to my cost on occasion!

Regards

Roger

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