A 40GB drive saying its a 30GB

[Akash]

I have a IBM Deskstar 41.0GB Hard drive but it only reads as 30 something gb. I suspect that it has permanent bad sectors. Any other explanations? I have done multiple formats & used ibms own HDD format disk, but nothing has helped. Can any one suggest anything or is it a permanent sort of thing?

thanx in advance.

 

[Alex_is_Axel]

Has it once been 41GB on your computer? As in have you ever seen it as 41GB on 'My Computer'?

 

[Zedric]

30 something what? 37-38? If so it's correct. No worries.

If not:
- Some disks have an option to cap at 32 GB (compatability reason). Usually a jumper on the back.
- Have you repatitioned to check if it was just 10GB slack space?