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> The PC is runnimg W98. The new 40 GB HDD works OK in other newer pc.
> Is it a matter or BIOS or what?



Most likely it is the Bios , but you should be able to check by going into
the Bios and see what size it gives the hard drive. Then check to make sure
it is being detected properly.




Brendhan Horne
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