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15th November 2008, 10:31 PM
|  | TST Enthusiast | | Join Date: Jul 2008, 246 posts. Location: UK, South Reputation:  | | | [SOLVED] Cannot convert to dynamic disk!?
Hiya all,
I have an EEE pc here, with only 2gb SSD inside, and running windows! 
(Yes i really would be better off selling it on ebay and buy some lego or something) - buuttt, I had a final thought before doing so; to span the volume onto my external drive.
However when I try to convert my external USB 2.5" IDE 40gb HDD, the 'convert to dynamic disk' is grayed out.
I don't know what to make of this, and have found nothing much specific enough on google so far....
any clues please???
Thanks in advance
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19th November 2008, 02:28 PM
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Bump this for you MAtt
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19th November 2008, 06:12 PM
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What Operating System? Quote: |
Dynamic disks are not supported on portable computers or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.
| Convert to Basic and Dynamic Disks in Windows XP Professional
Anything there of any use to you?
Last edited by Dr Strangelove; 19th November 2008 at 06:38 PM.
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22nd November 2008, 12:05 AM
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If you were to install the 2.5" drive internally in the PC you could convert it to a Dynamic Disk and it may then work when placed back in it's USB enclosure. Of course you will need an adapter to fit the 2.5 drive onto your 40pin IDE cable, not forgetting power too 
Maplins sell them
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24th November 2008, 03:11 PM
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Thanks Donna for bumping, and everone else for input, I was used that page The strange one posted, and also I did do what Klunk said for converting, thanks guys
I have it kindof working now.... I guess thats what half price eee pc does for you lol.
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24th November 2008, 03:17 PM
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The strange one
You mean Dr S 
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24th November 2008, 03:26 PM
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oh yes, you got the dude =)   | |  Only registered members can participate in forum threads. You must register or log in to contribute.
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