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I installed windows 2000 server but now want to go back to NT. Problem is when I go to install NT I get an error that that partition is too big to format. I fdisked but is there something I need to do to see the whole drive. Allthat shows up on the install page of NT os 8 gig of an 18 gig HD. (there are 2 drives and the second one is all there but can't be installed either) Any ideas would be appreciated.
thanks
Brent
Thanks WD,
tried it but didn't work..of course that is not saying I did it right
A fresh install of NT can't read past 8GB until loaded and install service pack 5 and up. You can make a slip-stream CD including the service pack or load on the 7.8GB partition. NT will not normally boot if installed in a partition over 7.8GB. There are workarounds, but just make the balance of the hard drive "D" after NT is installed.
Thanks DICK,
I have tried installed on partitions of
1 and 2 gig but get the same error or it being too large. I am working at this off and on with other things so hopefully something will happen. I don't use bootdisks for the install just straight from the cd.