Re: INSTALLING XP - SHOULD I PARTITION?

Ok, so I have read the excellent article "Planning your partitions". And,
using his sample for his 80g + 20g - I only have the 1 large drive though,
would this be right or are some partitions too big - am I better off to
leave a larger "Future Expansion" partition.

C: Primary partion (active): 10gb Windows XP Pro
D: Swap File/page file: 500mg ???is this in the right spot for
one disk setup
E: Data 10gb (My Docs/IE Favs OE data
store)
F: Programs 10gb
G: Downloaded Programs 10gb
H: Disposable Temp Files 500mg
I: Downloads Prog CD's 10gb
J: Balance remaining space 110gb
K: Backups 30gb

Are the 10gb sizes too big, should I go smaller as per his specific sample?

Thanks again, any assistance greatly appreciated.

--
DeeDee


> Ok, finally installing XP Pro on new system box. Have a 200g SATA drive.
> Setup is asking me if I want to partition. Should I partition? If so,
what
> size, etc?
>
> Thanks in advance for all/any help.
>
> --
> DeeDee
>
>


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