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  Microsoft(R) Product Support Services Application Note (Text File)
            PD0743: INSTALLATION AND PARTITIONING SEQUENCE
                          QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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                                                   Revision Date: 4/93
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The following information applies to Microsoft MS-DOS 6.0 Upgrade.

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1.  Q. How can I repartition my hard disk into one large partition?

    A. Changing your hard disk from multiple partitions to a single
       partition involves backing up your data files, repartitioning
       your hard disk, and then restoring your data files. To do this,
       you must use the Fdisk program. The section titled "Using Fdisk
       to Configure Your Hard Disk" on pages 204-216 of the "Microsoft
       MS-DOS 6 User's Guide" contains instructions for repartitioning
       your hard disk. For specific instructions about backing up your
       data, repartitioning your hard disk, and restoring your data
       files, order Application Note PD0771, "Installation and
       Partitioning Sequence Questions & Answers," from Microsoft
       Product Support Services.
    
2.  Q. When I try to use DoubleSpace to compress drives, I receive the
       error "Cannot load SMARTDrive with DoubleSpace." How can I
       correct this problem?

    A. DoubleSpace is incompatible with versions of SMARTDrive earlier
       than version 4.1. If you are using an earlier version of
       SMARTDrive, DoubleSpace displays this error message. To correct
       this problem, make sure you are loading SMARTDRV.EXE version
       4.1, which is included with MS-DOS 6.0.

3.  Q. I have a hard disk with more than 1024 cylinders. Is there a
       way to access and use the entire hard disk?

    A. The MS-DOS 6 Upgrade uses the hardware BIOS to read and write
       to the hard disk drive. Due to the limitations of the standard
       ROM BIOS, MS-DOS accesses only the first 1024 cylinders of a
       physical hard disk. If you have formatted your hard disk after
       upgrading to MS-DOS 6 and the disk has less space available,
       consult your hardware manual or contact your hardware
       manufacturer for more information.
    
4.  Q. When I run the Fdisk program, it does not recognize all the
       disk space on my hard disk. What is causing this problem?
    
    A. Fdisk relies on the BIOS to report the hard disk size. If Fdisk
       incorrectly reports that your hard disk is smaller than it
       actually is, either your BIOS is set for the wrong drive type
       (that is, it is set incorrectly or it does not support your
       specific drive's dimensions), or your drive has more than 1024
       cylinders.
    
       Contact your hardware manufacturer to determine if your BIOS is
       set correctly. If it is not, correcting the setting should
       allow Fdisk to recognize the entire hard disk. If your BIOS
       does not support your drive type, and your hard disk doesn't
       exceed 1024 cylinders, you may need to order a new BIOS from
       your hardware manufacturer. For more information, contact your
       hardware manufacturer.

