For a normal XP setup, I use 10 GB for the C: partition and it usually holds
about 5 GB. But I move the virtual disk and all program installations OFF C:

My XP setup usually looks something like this:
C: System 10 GB
D: Downloads 10 GB
E: Programs 10-20 GB
F: Files 30-40 GB (approx)

By moving all programs and the virtual disk off C:, backups and images are
an easily utilized size. My routine is to make an Image (with Acronis) of
the C: and E: partitions. If I run into a problem, I can restore the image
and be up and running within the hour (usually less). 

I NEVER save to the default file locations. 

Conversely, my boot VISTA partition is 25 GB with only 5 free!

Just my system and it works for me

Jim Maki
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: FORC5
> 
> I do the same thing, I no longer do OS and data partitions either.

> FWIW
> fp

> At 04:11 PM 10/30/2008, Stan Zaske Poked the stick with:
> >When I first started partitioning my drives with separate 
> WinXP and data sections I started with 15 gigs 

> >DHSinclair wrote:
> >>What is a reasonable partition size for WinXP?


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