Wd drive PATA wdc-wd2000 jb - 00fua0 should be a 200 gb drive. said was running out of space and when checked found drive was only reporting it's size as 31.49gb. have tried everything I can think of to fix. reformatted, used partioner. used linux and xp . all say same thing - that the drive is a 31.49 gb drive. any ideas how to fix?

only raid configuration can solve your problem.but raid configuration can only used when installing new OS.

The best software that can fix this problem is "Power Quest Partition Magic".It works like a dream for drives of any capacity!

Run WD's Data Lifeguard diagnostic utility on the drive... http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?groupid=203&sid=3&lang=en

If it shows bad sectors and you need your data back this guy can help you remotely... FreeDataRecovery.us

Your drive has a ten pin jumper, go to the web page link below for illustrations and directions on jumper settings
for all WD drives
http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=932

If you look at the Power supply box there should be a green light. If you unplug the cord and plug it in again it might just blink then stay our.. it is a common problem with these WD Elements. If it is newer, then it is under warranty.

How to check the warranty on a WD drive or product
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=915&p_created=1047361575

Title: What would void the warranty on my drive?
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=916&p_created=1048294698

If not they will sell you another one.

A replacement or extra power supply for your external drive can be purchased from our phone support team by calling 1-800-275-4932. Any technical support representative will be able to sell this part. Please have the serial number or model number of the hard drive ready, as this is needed to determine the correct adaptor type for the hard drive.

I hope this helps,


Randy
FixYa Support Team

If you look at the Power supply box there should be a green light. If you unplug the cord and plug it in again it might just blink then stay our.. it is a common problem with these WD Elements. If it is newer, then it is under warranty.

How to check the warranty on a WD drive or product
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=915&p_created=1047361575

Title: What would void the warranty on my drive?
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=916&p_created=1048294698

If not they will sell you another one.

A replacement or extra power supply for your external drive can be purchased from our phone support team by calling 1-800-275-4932. Any technical support representative will be able to sell this part. Please have the serial number or model number of the hard drive ready, as this is needed to determine the correct adaptor type for the hard drive.

I hope this helps,


Randy
FixYa Support Team

If you look at the Power supply box there should be a green light. If you unplug the cord and plug it in again it might just blink then stay our.. it is a common problem with these WD Elements. If it is newer, then it is under warranty.

How to check the warranty on a WD drive or product
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=915&p_created=1047361575

Title: What would void the warranty on my drive?
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=916&p_created=1048294698

If not they will sell you another one.

A replacement or extra power supply for your external drive can be purchased from our phone support team by calling 1-800-275-4932. Any technical support representative will be able to sell this part. Please have the serial number or model number of the hard drive ready, as this is needed to determine the correct adaptor type for the hard drive.

I hope this helps,


Randy
FixYa Support Team

If you look at the Power supply box there should be a green light. If you unplug the cord and plug it in again it might just blink then stay our..
It is a common problem with power supply on these WD Elements drives. If it is newer, then it is under warranty.

How to check the warranty on a WD drive or product
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=915&p_created=1047361575

Title: What would void the warranty on my drive?
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=916&p_created=1048294698

If not they will sell you another one.

A replacement or extra power supply for your external drive can be purchased from our phone support team by calling 1-800-275-4932. Any technical support representative will be able to sell this part. Please have the serial number or model number of the hard drive ready, as this is needed to determine the correct adaptor type for the hard drive.

I hope this helps,


Randy
FixYa Support Team

If you look at the Power supply box there should be a green light. If you unplug the cord and plug it in again it might just blink then stay our..
It is a common problem with power supply on these WD Elements drives. If it is newer, then it is under warranty.

How to check the warranty on a WD drive or product
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=915&p_created=1047361575

Title: What would void the warranty on my drive?
Link: http://wdc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wdc.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=916&p_created=1048294698

If not they will sell you another one.

A replacement or extra power supply for your external drive can be purchased from our phone support team by calling 1-800-275-4932. Any technical support representative will be able to sell this part. Please have the serial number or model number of the hard drive ready, as this is needed to determine the correct adaptor type for the hard drive.

I hope this helps,


Randy
FixYa Support Team

Google is your friend... I found the WD website and browsed for the model you said. I found the installation guide and looked it over. You might want to do the same. You can also contact the company via the website to either download the software or order it from them Product page: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/extmatrix.asp Guide: http://www.wdc.com/en/library/dual-option/2079-001072.pdf