Re: INSTALLING XP - SHOULD I PARTITION?

Thanks for your prompt response. I've gone 20/180 and am formatting now.
--
DeeDee

"Alias" <aka@[notme]maskedandanonymous.org> wrote in message
news:eXK3KRirFHA.2008@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 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.
>
> Alias
>
> "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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