HDD help!!!

[Bouman]

Hi guys,
Just recently installed xp from vista, and one of my hdds (160GB) shows 68Gb used and 37GB free.
1) Where's the rest of the space
2) I can only access the free i.e cant see my files anymore

I tried several partition managers and they all shoe the hdd to be 160Gb and healthy and online....

Anyone knows how to fix this???

 

[Thestealth]

Is it also active?

 

[Gekco]

Hi guys,
Just recently installed xp from vista, and one of my hdds (160GB) shows 68Gb used and 37GB free.
1) Where's the rest of the space
2) I can only access the free i.e cant see my files anymore

I tried several partition managers and they all shoe the hdd to be 160Gb and healthy and online....

Anyone knows how to fix this???

Sounds like a corrupt install.
I know it's a hassle, but your best bet is probably to back up all your files.
Then reformat and do a clean Xp install.
Re-install all your software & replace your files again.
That way you clean up all the windows clutter & junk as well.

 

[Conradl]

Is the disk Dynamic or basic? If its dynamic, try a rescan and import....