I have an 3TB external disk and Windows XP 32 bit. It works as a USB 2 disk with its enclosure, but I want to use it as an internal SATA disk. I don't want to use it as a boot disk, only as a data disk. I understand that normally I need GPT (GUID partition table), and then I can't use Windows XP 32 bit anymore. I would prefer to avoid this. But what I did not understand by googling around is: can I partition the disk in 2 parts (so that each part is less than 2TB) with MBR and use it in Windows 32-bit? If yes, which tools do I need?
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You could use Paragon GPT Loader ($19.95) which :
- Allows the use of all disk space on a 2.2TB+ drive under Windows XP
- Augments Windows XP by adding support for GPT disks
Or you could use the free GIGABYTE 3TB+ Unlock Utility to create two virtual drives on the disk : 2TB + 1TB, if your motherboard is on the supported list.
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1Or you could upgrade to a modern operating system to go with your modern hardware. :) Good solutions, though - I've never used that particular app, but Paragon is legit.– ShinraiNov 9, 2011 at 20:57
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@harrymc: "Not without GPT" is the answer to my question, so I accept it. So I will get Windows 7 64 bit. Nov 9, 2011 at 23:00
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1@Rookie: This post was for XP. Windows 7 should have no problem with a large disk for both 32- and 64-bit.– harrymcJan 26, 2014 at 19:22
OS Windows XP with 3TB Harddisk
the easy way is, http://www.gigabyte.com/support-downloads/Utility.aspx
download the 3TB + unlock preinstall driver
then
download 3TB + Unlock
follow the instruction to setup