I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can use.

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely
will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.

Any ideas?

Thanks.






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Hi! Ed,

On 29 May 16 23:06, you wrote to All:

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can
use.

There are a lot of if-buts-maybes involved, Ed. I've seen a few people guessing at 32Gb but I dunno about that as a hard-and-fast rule...

I went back to the source, MS. Have a look at:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/154997

They're bound to know about their own business. :)

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.

Sorry, mate. I can't help with the hardware. I really only do virtual PCs now.

Cheers,
Paul.

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Hi Ed,

On 2016-05-29 23:06:00, you wrote to All:

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can use.

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.

Any ideas?

Transcend has a range of 2.5" Pata SSD's, if you're willing to spend the bucks:

http://transcend-info.com/Embedded/Products/No-512


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The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.
Any ideas?

If you get desperate {chuckle} I have a two like new 2.5" EIDE drives I'm sure we can 'make a deal' for one :) you'll have to cover shipping!

One is a 40GB at 5400rpm and the other is an 80GB at 7200rpm.

I've had excellent results swapping 5400rpm drives for 7200rpm on laptops that are mainly used with a power line hooked up. No overheating yet :)

They are a bit 'old' but drives keep well in my experience.

My email is in the sig if you want to take this there ...

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In a message on Tuesday 05-29-16 Ed Vance said to All:

Hi Ed,

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can
use.

I looked in a couple of german installation manuals, but didn't find
anthing about the size of a HD. I'll look further, and if I find
something, I'll report.

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most
likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE
HDD's are made anymore.

No new EIDE harddisks are available anymore. You would have to resort to
a used one, and hope for the best. Used IDE HD's are available here.


73 de Sam, OH0NC

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The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can
use.

According to Microsoft, Win95 supports FAT32 which supports (theoretically) up to 2TB, but I imagine the size will be controlled by the BIOS in the laptop, probably 32GB or less. I also have an 8GB EIDE if you want it. :) just cover shipping :)

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05-30-16 21:37 Paul Quinn wrote to Ed Vance about Large HDD For W95

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Hi! Ed,

Howdy! Paul,

On 29 May 16 23:06, you wrote to All:

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can
use.

There are a lot of if-buts-maybes involved, Ed. I've seen a few people guessing at 32Gb but I dunno about that as a hard-and-fast rule...

I went back to the source, MS. Have a look at:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/154997

They're bound to know about their own business. :)

Thanks for the Link.
I read it and clicked the links to two others and then a few hours later
I read three more articles on MS's site.

Looks like FAT32 HDD's for W95 OSR2 can be as large as 2TB.
I didn't think EIDE HDD's came that big.

I just want a few more than 1.3GB's when I replace it.

Thanks for the Heads Up.

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05-30-16 13:46 Wilfred van Velzen wrote to Ed Vance about Re: Large HDD For W95

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Hi Ed,

Howdy! Wilfred,

On 2016-05-29 23:06:00, you wrote to All:

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can use.

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.

Any ideas?

Transcend has a range of 2.5" Pata SSD's, if you're willing to spend
the bucks:

http://transcend-info.com/Embedded/Products/No-512

Thanks, I looked through their pages but didn't see a price on any of them,
So I clicked the Where To Buy link and looked for them at a couple of stores.
I saw one advertised at $30.00 USD for 1GB SSD but don't want to buy the
High Price Spread.

Thanks anyway.


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05-30-16 07:45 Ben Ritchey wrote to Ed Vance about Re: Large HDD For W95

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Howdy! Ben,

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE HDD's are
made anymore.
Any ideas?

If you get desperate {chuckle} I have a two like new 2.5" EIDE drives
I'm sure we can 'make a deal' for one :) you'll have to cover shipping!

One is a 40GB at 5400rpm and the other is an 80GB at 7200rpm.

I've had excellent results swapping 5400rpm drives for 7200rpm on
laptops that are mainly used with a power line hooked up. No
overheating yet :)

They are a bit 'old' but drives keep well in my experience.

My email is in the sig if you want to take this there ...

Thanks, I will write to You about this.

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Thanks, I will write to You about this.

Response on the way back :)

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05-31-16 09:44 Holger Granholm wrote to Ed Vance about Re: Large HDD For W95

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In a message on Tuesday 05-29-16 Ed Vance said to All:

Hi Ed,

Howdy! Holger,

I am thinking about putting a HDD in an old W95 Notebook.

The 1.3 GB HDD that is in it has had problems and I quit using it
some time ago, but I've been thinking of changing the HDD out with
a larger one, but I have no idea how large of a HDD the W95 OS can
use.

I looked in a couple of german installation manuals, but didn't find anthing about the size of a HD. I'll look further, and if I find something, I'll report.

The Link Paul sent me said 2TB MAX but also mentioned something a little
bit over 8GB as having troubles if the BIOS can't handle it.

I've Emailed Ben and He is sending a 8GB'er my way.
I "think" that size is large enough for what I'll do with that system.

The HDD it has is a 12.5mm 2.5 inch Enhanced-IDE HDD, so I most
likely will have to find a used one, as I don't think 2.5" EIDE
HDD's are made anymore.

No new EIDE harddisks are available anymore. You would have to resort
to a used one, and hope for the best. Used IDE HD's are available here.

I didn't think that any manufacturer would be making any Eide HDD's now.
Thank You for offering a HDD to me, as I said above I'm getting one from Ben.

73


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