Convert an IEEE 1394 Device to a Dynamic Disk Drive (Windows XP)

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Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'EnableDynamicConversionFor1394' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: Do not convert IEEE 1394 disk drives to dynamic disk drives if they are going to be moved to other hosts. This setting must only be used for drives that remain with a single host.

Note: Dynamic disks are not supported on portable computers or Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition.

(Default) REG_SZ (value not set) EnableDynamicConversionFor1394 REG_DWORD 0x00000001 (1)

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dmadmin\Parameters

Settings:

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dmadmin\Parameters]

Name: EnableDynamicConversionFor1394

Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)

Value: (0 = default, 1 = enabled)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.