Since you only have XP and not XP SP1 or XP SP2 the limit until you install SP2 is 127GB.
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Bob
hey everyone im new here soo im giving this a try i have a good understand of computers and will be glad to help out.
i have a little problem
i baught a Wester digital 250 GB sata II HD when i go to install windows xp
it says its only 130 GB i made sure i hooked up everything right. i just used the old hook up on my computer i used for my old maxtor 80gb sata hd i baught four years ago anyways here the extact model >>WD 250G SATA-II Hard Drive (2500KS, 16M Buffer, 7200RPM)

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