Formatting won't recognize full HD space

I'm formatting and creating partitions using the Windows XP Setup CD-ROM, version 2002. Weird enough, it says my HD only has 131070 MB, roughly 129GB. The actual size of the drive is 250GB and formatted as232GB before.Anyone know what the hell could be going on?

No that's normal. The first edition of XP only recognizes up to 137 GB partitions.

You need a version of XP with SP1 or SP2 to enable larger partitions.

No that's normal. The first edition of XP only recognizes up to 137 GB partitions.

You need a version of XP with SP1 or SP2 to enable larger partitions.

Gog

No that's normal. The first edition of XP only recognizes up to 137 GB partitions.

You need a version of XP with SP1 or SP2 to enable larger partitions.

Gog

Ahh right. Well I was hoping the 2002 version already had SP1. Will have to do some digging since I have no idea where I've left a newer one. But thanks a billion.

If you don't have a newer version of XP, you can create your own copy by slipstreaming SP2 into your old version.

If you don't have a newer version of XP, you can create your own copy by slipstreaming SP2 into your old version.

Gog

Yeah I was just about to ask since I couldn't find anything. Thanks again dude.

And thanks for the suggestion but I'd rather pass on win2k:)

Just a question though - if the Windows version is below SP1, wouldn't I need to apply any previous updates before slipstreaming SP2, or is SP2 all inclusive?property2r145

SP2 includes previous patches.