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    Need help with hard drive upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by LT21, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    I just recieved my new 2.5'' HD for my presario v2710us. Are there any FREE programs that will let me clone my current had to my new one?
     
    LT21, Mar 6, 2007
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    Cheffy Notebook Evangelist

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    Cheffy, Mar 7, 2007
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    higuy102 Newbie

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    I have a hp-compaq persario notebook series v2000. I am in need of help on harddrive upgrade. I had 40gig hd, and bought a new seagate 80gig hd, and having problems with the drive not giving me the whole access. Upon installing this drive I have to DDO- ovelay in oder to boot with windows xp pro. I had looked into the Bios to see if I can make the changes there, but no luck. Is there something I can do about this, or is my notebook only made for 40 gig hd Support?. I am new to the notebook thing, but build reg desktops on a reg basis. If anyone can help with this I would be greatful for the help. Thank you
     
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  4. Cheffy

    Cheffy Notebook Evangelist

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    There should be no limitation on that size. I'm not sure exactly the problem you describe - what do you mean by DDO-overlay?
     
    Cheffy, Mar 8, 2007
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    Dynamic Disk overlay is what DDO stands for. I have contacted hp by E-mail and they say that my notebook can handle up 80 gigs. they have the drives on their site listed @ 420.00. On the old drive (40 gig) I have an adapter that needs to be transferred to the new drive. I put the new drive all together formatted it and loaded windows and it only reads 40 gigs. Not the full 80 gig. I have tried to configure Bios Manually, but there is no luck. In fact no way to configure it at all. upon boot i get a white line then nothing. I would be greatful for anyone that can help me in this matter.
     
    higuy102, Mar 9, 2007
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  6. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    Have you used the Storage Tool? Go into the Control Panel >Performance and Maintenance > Administrative Tools > Computer Management > Storage. You might just have the partition set to small. If you are lucky, you will be able to resize from there. If not, a live CD might do the trick. If you need more info about those, post away!
     
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    live cd??? Help me out with the info. What do I need
     
    higuy102, Mar 9, 2007
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