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by jsarinana 2 views

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I'm installing Nt 4.0, how do I get over the 4gb limitation, should I finish the install and then do a Extend Volume Set to the rest of my h.d.? what are the exacts steps? any other suggestions as to how to get over the 4gb limitation ?

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by thechas

Basically, you don't. The 4GB partition limit is hard coded into NT.

Check the information and links in this previous Q&A question:

http://tinyurl.com/2s5b3

With the "correct" version of NT, you can get to 7.8GB for the boot partition.

A "better" recommendation is to set a very small boot partition (150MB) and use the rest of the the drive as an extended partition.

Chas

by michaeltubs

Microsoft released a driver to overcome this install problem. This is loaded when the install asks for upgraded drivers or new devices during the process. Download the driver from Microsoft onto a floppy and reinstall, insert disk when the system prompts.

by tmohan888

after installing NT ,you install service pack 6,then u can use the rest of your HD space.

plz send a feedback

by tmohan888

after installing NT ,you install service pack 6,then u can use the rest of your HD space.

plz send a feedback

by jsarinana

Thanks tmohan888@yahoo.com

after installing 6, how do you rest of your HD space?

Thanks

tmohan888@yahoo.com

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