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Using Norton Ghost to restore image on new partitions

Feb 25, 2004 1:54AM PST

I have just had to reformat my 160 GB HD and when I created the partitions, I had to limit the size to 137 GB; I am running Windows XP Home.

I am thinking of making a Norton Ghost image on another drive, reformatting again but making 2 partitions (one for the "lost" storage space in excess of 137 GB). If I make the image onto the 2nd (internal HD), do I simply restore the image to the larger partition? Am I missing something of which I should be aware? As much as I want to get the additional storage, I cannot afford to mess up and lose my data again.

Advice appreciated.

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Re:Using Norton Ghost to restore image on new partitions
Feb 25, 2004 2:12AM PST

If you get a new XP CD with SP1 integrated, the size limit vanishes. Call MS now and get it on its way.

Bob

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Re:Re:Using Norton Ghost to restore image on new partitions
Feb 25, 2004 2:15AM PST

The path I had to take was install Windows ME, then use my upgrade XP Home. I assume I can't do as you suggest?

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ODD PATH!
Feb 25, 2004 2:34AM PST
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Re:ODD PATH!
Feb 25, 2004 5:25AM PST

Help!

I downloaded the patch from the Microsoft site referenced above, and I had no greater storage than before. So I ran scan disk, which took a very long time. When it finished, I had a disk of 127 GB (down from 137). And my display was larger than previous. When I tried to change the setting to see more information, I had large spaces around the perimeter. Now, web pages and other items are not totally loading on the display.

What have I done? Can I undo it? Did the download from MS suppose to allow me access to the larger than 137 GB, or did I read this wrong?

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''SP1''??
Feb 25, 2004 7:18AM PST

No where have I seen you state that SP1 was or is already part of your XPHome as required by the article [Q303013]?

Note: 48-bit LBA support is not enabled and therefore supported without Windows XP SP1.

Bill Gaston

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Re:''SP1''??
Feb 25, 2004 7:33AM PST

It was not part of the original install disk, but was added after I installed XP Home. It is now SP1. But when I FDisk, I will be back to my XP Home without SP1.

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Re:Re:''SP1''??
Feb 25, 2004 10:31AM PST

I would follow Bob's original suggestion and call Microsoft and ask for an XP disk with SP1 INTEGRATED. The key word here is integrated.... not added on later, etc. Integrated.

Try it. What can you lose?

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What more can I offer?
Feb 25, 2004 11:09AM PST

I've noted that a call to Microsoft could fetch a new CD with SP1 ready to go. I've noted a method to create your own. And your install method is very odd and would add hours of work and not get the final effect you are seeking.

Tell the forum what's not understood.

Bob