HDD size incorrect

[John]

Hi.
My seagate 120GB (primary slave) HDD at first was showing 30GB used but
only 10GB of files where stored on it. I reformated it and now it says
108GB used and 111GB free. Is this a problem with the drive or the OS. I use
XP and 2K which are installed on a partitioned 40GB drive (primary master)
both show the same problem.

Thanks for your help.

 

[The Real Andy]

Hi.
My seagate 120GB (primary slave) HDD at first was showing 30GB used but
only 10GB of files where stored on it. I reformated it and now it says
108GB used and 111GB free. Is this a problem with the drive or the OS. I use
XP and 2K which are installed on a partitioned 40GB drive (primary master)
both show the same problem.

Thanks for your help.

Possibly a bios issue?

 

[John]

Both master and slave drives are set to cable select. Could this be the
cause of my problem?

 

[The Real Andy]

Both master and slave drives are set to cable select. Could this be the
cause of my problem?

I would try setting the OS drive as a master and the other as a slave.
I have never had success in using cable select modes.

 

[Rod Speed]

Nope.

I would try setting the OS drive as a master and the other as a slave.

Wont be what is producing the symptoms he is seeing size wise.

I have never had success in using cable select modes.

Most likely because you werent using a cable select cable.