New 4TB HDD only seen as 2TB

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by smurph, May 26, 2015.

  1. smurph

    smurph Specialist

    I have purchased and installed a new Seagate 4TB HDD (off ebay??!), and it is only seen as a 2TB.
    I am aware how set as GPT and assign unallocated other portion, but the other unallocated portion is not seen to extend?
    I have tried this in Windows disk mangaer and the Seagate Discwizard, and no luck there too.....any ideas?
     
  2. psco2007

    psco2007 Master Sergeant

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    Last edited: May 27, 2015
  3. smurph

    smurph Specialist

    Thanks, will try that later.
    Just trying to establish the facts, and assess as best I can, prior to a likely return!
     
  4. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2581408
     
  5. smurph

    smurph Specialist

    Thanks plodr, but (as can be seen in my sig) I have some large HDDs previously connected, so I know this works.
     
  6. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Missed your signature, sorry.
     

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