Windows 7 C partition hidden?

[radovitch]

I've just installed the RC version as the second half of a dualboot with Windows XP using two separate harddisks. Though I can boot into either system without any problem, neither system can see the other's C partition in My Computer. Anybody know how to correct this? Thanks

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are facing an issue where Windows XP and the Windows RC version installed on separate hard disks cannot see each other's partitions in My Computer. This problem might be due to the different file systems or partition types used on each disk. Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Assign Drive Letters: - Sometimes, a partition might not show up in My Computer because it doesn't have a drive letter assigned to it. You can assign a drive letter using the Disk Management tool. - Right-click on "My Computer" and select "Manage." - Go to "Disk Management" under "Storage." - Find the partition that is not showing up and right-click on it. - Choose "Change Drive Letter and Paths" and then click on "Add." - Assign a new drive letter to the partition and click "OK." 2. Check File System Compatibility: - Ensure that the file systems of both partitions are supported by each operating system. - Windows XP typically uses NTFS or FAT32, while the RC version of Windows may use a newer file system. - You might need to install additional drivers or software to read/write to partitions with different file systems. 3. Network Sharing: - If you're unable to see the partitions locally, you can set up network sharing to access files between the two operating systems. - Share folders on each system and access them over the network to transfer files. 4. Third-Party Tools: - Consider using third-party disk management tools that can provide better compatibility between different file systems and partitions. Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the issue of partitions not showing up between your dual-boot Windows XP and Windows RC versions. If you encounter any specific errors or need further assistance, feel free to provide more details for a more targeted solution.