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    D: gone after format (win xp)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Satyrion, Aug 7, 2010.

  1. Satyrion

    Satyrion Notebook Deity

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    So my GF just formated her laptop and since am not with her at the moment and can look around in win XP i have to ask u guys if anyone know how to enable the D: after u formated it.
     
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You have to give more details.

    How was the notebook formatted? With a recovery DVD?

    Did you have 2 partitions before the format?

    What notebook is it?
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If she formatted the whole drive and made one partition, there would be no D drive.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 7, 2010
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  4. kent1146

    kent1146 Notebook Prophet

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    The easiest way for us to tell is to see a screenshot of Disk Management.

    On her machine, have her go to Windows Control Panel --> Adminstrative Tools --> Computer Management.

    On the left-hand side, go to Storage --> Disk Management. Maximize the window, and take a screenshot.

    If she doesn't know how to take a screenshot, then tell her to get out her digital camera or phone, and take a picture of her monitor. Then go to ImageShack® - Online Media Hosting, upload that picture there, and send you the URL.

    Once we see that screenshot, we can tell you exactly what is going on.
     
    kent1146, Aug 7, 2010
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