Re: Should I partition? (new to Vista with new 750 gig hard drive)


This may be of use

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/95398-disk-management-shrink-partition.html

Hope it helps

SIW2


JuanAdams;998030 Wrote:
I am getting a new HP today with a 750gig hard drive.
Vista Home Premium. 64 bit SP1. I've never used Vista.

I seem to recall hearing in the past that partitioning a drive so
large is better than having it be just one 750 gig unit. If so, I want
to partition it optimally from the outset.

So:

1) SHOULD I partition my 750 gig C drive?
2) If so, how is it done? Do I go to Computer > Manage > Disk
Management like in XP? (I've never used Vista.)

If I should do it, will I need to reformat to NTFS or will it already
be NTFS? And should I use the "Quick format" option or the slow
version? (Never did know the difference when I reformatted external
drives, but I used the fast version.)

On my external drives I erased everything and then reformatted.
Obviously I won't want to do that here, as it comes loaded with the
operating system and MS Works, etc. So how do I partition without
erasing files?

Here's my use for the computer:
I have some 300gigs of music and 200gigs of movies. So I was thinking
I could divide the c drive into 2 or 3 partitions (which is best, for
optimal speed, etc.?):

One partition of 400 gigs for music, one of 250 gigs for movies, and
100 gigs for the nuts and bolts of Windows and Programs? (will 100
gigs be enough or will I need more for Vista?) (I'll back up
everything to 2 external drives)

My HP will have 8 gigs of RAM, quad AMD processor. Vista Home Premium.
64 bit SP1.

One thing I am concerned about - obviously! - is that I want to make
sure I don't screw up the C drive, nor erase programs when I
partition. I trust myself to follow directions, I just want to make
sure I follow the CORRECT directions! If anyone can direct me to a
good tutorial on that, that I can print out on this system before I
switch to the new system, that would be great.

And can I go ahead and set up the computer, get on the net for tech
support, and THEN partition if advised? Or do I need to do it before
setting up my internet connection and printer, etc.?

Or maybe you will say there is no good reason to partition anyway?
Awaiting your feedback! Thanks!


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SIW2
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