Re: disk partitions

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From: Squire (jerrym526_at_cableone.net)
Date: 08/05/04 

Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:06:03 -0600

Yes, you will lose all your programs, using the XP CD Install setup.

You need to acquire a 3rd party Partition Manager, such as BootIt NG,
Partition Magic, or Norton's Ghost.
You can create, or delete Partitions on the fly without losing programs.

"Michael M" <Michael M@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:353DE6E7-3E61-4E93-BEA7-6CBC434B484A@microsoft.com...
> I received a new computer today and will shortily be setting it up,
> transfering files etc. What are the benefits of partitioning the C Drive
> into three parts (programs, data, pictures)? I am considering this to
> simplify backups.
>
> If I DO create a second and / or third partition is any data lost on the
> original partitition?

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