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    hdd format

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Maddoggpt, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. Maddoggpt

    Maddoggpt Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a new Toshiba MK6021GAS 2.5" hdd. I need some help on how to partition it with out using the xp cd because when i boot with he recovery cd it doesn't recognize a hard drive as being in there how should i partition it?
     
    Maddoggpt, Jun 5, 2007
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    Try GParted.
     
    Wre, Jun 6, 2007
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    that didn't work i still coulndt get it to recognize there was a drive there any other suggestions?
     
    Maddoggpt, Jun 6, 2007
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    First check whether the HDD is recognized by the BIOS.
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 6, 2007
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    no it is not it shows 0 gb. What should i do now?
     
    Maddoggpt, Jun 9, 2007
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