Topic: HD prob

[Barra]

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?

[Adept]

Ooh real problems to solve this early  

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?  

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

[Barra]

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

[Sandra]

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?

[Barra]

Thanks Sand, forgot that. It disappeared after I updated whatever it was I updated( :-[)

[Adept]

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.

[Barra]

Hi. As far as I am aware the chipset is VIA. Correct me if I'm wrong Sandra

[Barra]

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 . 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 . Rebooted again .
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!

[Adept]

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.

[Barra]

over to you Sandra!

[Sandra]

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  

[Barra]

Nope, wiped ME off drive D

[Adept]

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

[Barra]

Not a bad idea, pm me your address and the best time to catch you OUT!

[Sandra]

It was a Seagate drive Adept,was yours