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Offline Barra

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HD prob
« on: November 03, 2002, 17:13 »
Here's one for new forum:-
Under device manager, I have a (!) next to Primary IDE controller (dual fifo), resulting in drives C and D using ms-dos compatiability mode file system, causing my pc to run VERY slowly. I've had this since fitting a 2nd hd. Any ideas?
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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2002, 17:21 »
Ooh real problems to solve this early  :o ;D

First thing you should do is check for a virus on the second drive. Are you still running two av proggys for the belt and braces approach?  ;D

It may also be that the IDE controller drivers are corrupt and need re-installing. These are usually on a CD supplied with the motherboard.

I have to say that I had this problem once on my son's PC. There was nothing wrong with the drive or the drivers. In the end I gave up and took the drive out ;) ;D
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2002, 17:26 »
I'm only running pc cillin now and a seperate one for bugbear. Not showing any sign of a virus. It's been showing since new drive was installed. I's only 1.7ghz, solely for the purpose of myWin ME. I have reinstalled windows completly but hasn't solved the problem
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2002, 17:27 »
You forgot to say it did go briefly when you deleted it from the device manager once and after a restart it found it and lost the exclamation mark.But on subsequent reboots it came back.Does that give you any more ideas Adept? :-*
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2002, 17:29 »
Thanks Sand, forgot that. It disappeared after I updated whatever it was I updated( :-[)
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2002, 20:14 »
I'm pretty sure the problem is to do with the IDE driver ???

What chipset does your motherboard use Barra?

I would recommend looking on the motherboard manufacturer's website for an updated Chipset driver.
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2002, 09:36 »
Hi. As far as I am aware the chipset is VIA. Correct me if I'm wrong Sandra
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2002, 10:45 »
UPDATE:-
Went to the via website, downloaded latest 4 in 1 driver update, installed and rebooted. If memory serves me, these were the 4.21 version. Had a look under dev man-BINGO! Everything fine ;D. Rebooted again :'(, back to square one.
 Then I thought, try the Tiny ( >:() support site. Downloaded and installed their version of the 4 in 1 drivers, version no.4.20. Rebooted ;D. Rebooted again ;D.
Watch this space cos if I remember right, I have done this on a previous occasion. So, if it goes back to square 1 on another reboot, something must be causing it. Something to ponder on chaps and chapesses in case I come back here again! ???
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2002, 11:21 »
Did you create the partition on the second drive with anything other than Windows ME Barra?

Apparently some programs like Drive Image 2 have problems creating partitions that work with ME.



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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2002, 13:58 »
over to you Sandra!
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2002, 15:57 »
All we did Adept was install a small 1.7 gig drive for his Op system.Used F Disk to create a max size partition ( now C drive ) and left his main drive as it was,the intention being that he could then save all his required stuff from his old drive ( Now D drive ) 40 gig on one partition,prior to wiping the big drive.
I am not sure now whether ME is also still on the bigger drive,as that could be confusing it,me and Barra  :-*
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2002, 16:16 »
Nope, wiped ME off drive D
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2002, 16:21 »
Quote from: Sandra on November 04, 2002, 15:57

All we did Adept was install a small 1.7 gig drive for his Op system.


Now that is too much of a coincidence to ignore. The second drive I installed on my son's PC was a 1.7GB too ??? He also runs Win ME.

Do as I did Barra - beg, steal or borrow another drive
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2002, 16:23 »
Not a bad idea, pm me your address and the best time to catch you OUT! ;D
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2002, 16:24 »
It was a Seagate drive Adept,was yours  ???
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