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Old 06-11-2008, 07:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Harddisk size problem (its size is 80gb but shows up 30gb on pc)

Hi all,
I do have a 80gb internal hdd on my desktop but for some reason its size appears to be 30gb after I install it.

I would gladly appreciate it for any help.

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Old 06-11-2008, 08:19 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Harddisk size problem (its size is 80gb but shows up 30gb on pc)

Welcome to TSF.

What brands/models are the computer and HDD?
Check the jumper - some hard drives have a jumper setting that limits the HDD to 32GB.
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Old 06-11-2008, 01:16 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Harddisk size problem (its size is 80gb but shows up 30gb on pc)

is it formatted fat32
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Old 06-11-2008, 06:53 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: Harddisk size problem (its size is 80gb but shows up 30gb on pc)

maybe you got conned, that harddrive was 30 G in the first place?
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