1. Are you using the latest FDISK from Microsoft? They have a patched version that will fix the cosmetic defect.
2. For XP, an additional requirement is the ATA133 controller. You didn't tell what motherboard make/model you have, but if it's not a current model, there are PCI IDE controllers you can get. My WD 160 came with one, but my motherboard didn't need it.
Bob
Have a 185 GB hard drive. Fdisk only sees 45, and XP partitioning tool only sees 132. Cannot format and install xp with greater than 127 gig. Is there a cure?

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