Re: INSTALLING XP - SHOULD I PARTITION?

You only need two partitions. One for C and one for D. Put all the programs,
swap file, OS, etc. on C and your data on D. Having multiple partitions is
silly.

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"DeeDee" <dlyle@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote

> 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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