About this tag
The 5tb drive tag covers discussions about using large-capacity hard drives with Windows, particularly focusing on compatibility issues between GPT and MBR partition schemes. Users report problems where a 5tb drive formatted with GPT prevents Windows 7 from booting when connected, though the drive works normally if plugged in after the system starts. Troubleshooting steps include checking BIOS settings, drive connections, and considering MBR as a workaround despite its 2TB limit. The tag reflects real-world challenges with high-capacity storage on older Windows versions.
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Windows 7 Windows 7 wont load with gpt drive plugged in
I got a 5tb drive, and since I wanted it to be one large partition I used gpt. Windows recognized the disk, formatted it, and let me copy files. But when I restarted windows it froze on the "starting windows" screen. I figured out after some messing around that unplugging the drive lets windows...- HyperionN
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- 5tb drive bios settings boot issues compatibility drive access external drive file copy format drive formatting gpt partition large partition loading issues partition startup issues system freeze troubleshooting ultimate usb windows 7
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