Windows Vista Inaccesible partitions after Windows 7 install

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I have installed Windows 7 next to my old Windows XP (so it's a dualboot situation). I have 2 physical HDD's (320 GB each) and 6 logical drives (2 + 4 primary partitions, all NTFS). After installing Windows 7, two of 4 partitions in one hdd have become inaccessible - disk manager still shows them, but I can't neither set a drive letter, nor view properties. I get the following error:

"The operation failed to complete because the Disk Management console view is not up-to-date. Refresh the view by usin the refresh task. If the problem persists close the Disk Management console, then restart Disk Management or restart computer."

Both of the inaccessible partitions are fine in Windows XP. Any ideas or solutions ? ;/

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue with accessing two partitions on one of your HDDs after installing Windows 7 in a dual-boot configuration alongside Windows XP. The error message you provided suggests that the Disk Management console view is not up-to-date. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Solution Steps:​

1. Refresh Disk Management Console:
   • Try refreshing the Disk Management console by following the error message's instructions.
   • Close the Disk Management console, restart it, and see if the issue persists.
   []Restart Your Computer:
   • Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve issues related to disk management and drive accessibility.
   • Restart your computer and check if the partitions become accessible.
   []Check Disk Management for Errors:
   • Open Disk Management and check if there are any errors shown for the problematic partitions.
   • Look for any warning or error messages related to the partitions that are inaccessible.
   []Reassign Drive Letters:
   • If the partitions are visible but without drive letters, try reassigning drive letters manually.
   • Right-click on the partition in Disk Management, select 'Change Drive Letter and Paths,' and assign a new drive letter.
   []Update Disk Drivers:
   • Ensure that your disk drivers are up-to-date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause such issues.
   []Check Disk Integrity:
   • Use tools like CHKDSK to check the integrity of the partitions and fix any potential file system errors.
   • Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges and run chkdsk /f /r on the problematic partitions.
   []Compatibility Mode:
   • Try running the Disk Management console in compatibility mode. Right-click on the program icon, go to Properties, and set the compatibility mode to an earlier Windows version.
2. Use Third-Party Partition Management Tools:
   • If the issue persists, you can consider using third-party partition management tools like EaseUS Partition Master or MiniTool Partition Wizard to manage the partitions and recover data if needed.

     Note:​

     • Before making any significant changes, ensure that you have backups of your important data to prevent any data loss during troubleshooting.
     • If you're still facing issues after trying these steps, please provide more details or consider consulting with a technical expert for further assistance.