I installed windows 8 on a 3TB HDD but it only registers as a 2TB hard drive

[rezowno]

OS - Windows 8 64bit
HDD - Seagate 3TB
Motherboard -Asus Z87 Pro

 

[Emerald]

is UEFI enabled in the BIOS?

you need to boot the windows boot media in UEFI mode. Use the boot menu during start up (I think it is F10)

 

[cin19]

Here is from Seagate support info, those info is for win7 but you can use for the win8. Support for Disk Drives Beyond 2.2 TB.
http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/218619en

Here is Youtube too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX6CGDVUYrA&feature=youtu.be

 

[rezowno]

Here is from Seagate support info, those info is for win7 but you can use for the win8. Support for Disk Drives Beyond 2.2 TB.
http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/218619en

Here is Youtube too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX6CGDVUYrA&feature=youtu.be

Will I have to reinstall my OS for this to work?

 

[cin19]

You don't.
Download and install the "DiscWizard V13", when you run the program and you can use the full 3TB. Check the youtube I posted.

 

[rezowno]

OS - Windows 8 64bit
HDD - Seagate 3TB
Motherboard -Asus Z87 Pro

You don't.
Download and install the "DiscWizard V13", when you run the program and you can use the full 3TB. Check the youtube I posted.

OK, i followed the youtube link and downloaded the software link you put up and IT WORKED!!! thanks!

 

[majkl]

are you going to tell me, that i need to make two HDDs?

 

[majkl]

unable to install due to newer version of acronis in PC...

 

[Derekp213]

Here is how you can do it within windows, please note that you must delete all data on the drive which means that windows must be on a different drive:

http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1981330/3tb-hard-drive-work-windows.html