Re: partitioned drive


"_R" <_R@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 10 Jul 2005 11:19:02 -0700, anneliese
> <anneliese@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>I recently sent my computer for repair due to virus-related problems.
>>Anyway,
>>the repair person had to reinstall Win XP(Home) from scratch and told me
>>that
>>he had partitioned the drive (and without my permission!) in two:
>>D:/Backup
>>and C:/System (Backup consists of the files from the previous system).
>
> If your drive is large enough (say, 80GB or so) then there can be real
> advantages in drive partitioning. It's preferable to keep programs
> and data separate for various reasons.
>
> I usually use 20GB to 25GB for the system partition. I load
> development tools so I generally have more programs loaded than most.
> You may be able to get by with less space.
>
> I also keep my temp internet files on another drive, as they tend to
> clutter the program drive. If you forget to delete them, they'll also
> get backed up along with your system drive. (Ask your tech about
> imaging your C: drive).
>
> It sounds like your tech had something in mind. You may want to talk
> to him before resetting your partitions. Maybe he can explain at
> greater length.
>
>

I agree with the sentiment about temp files- unfortunately I forgot to do it
when I reinstalled on this machine but it is on the list of things I must
do.


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