If you are merely partitioning the same drive, then I don't see the big deal of using a different partition over using a c:\data\... folder. Ideally, you would have one drive that contains the OS and program files and another for data. I've even done it where the program files are stored on the second drive, but if the OS crashes, you'll be reinstalling anyway. I prefer to have two drives when possible. Having said that, my laptop has a 120 gig drive that was split down the middle when I got it and I store data and downloads mostly on the D: partition. The OS and program files are on c:
John -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Derek Kalweit Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 1:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [NF] Drive partition size > One advantage of a small Windows partition is that it's easier to backup. > > My C drive is only 10Gb and it's about 50% full. Only Windows and > Program files live on C, any data (pictures, mp3s etc) live on D, > which is 140Gb. > > I can easily boot from a USB stick and burn a Ghost image to DVD. > This means I can restore Windows in about 10 minutes. Selective stuff > on D I only perodically backup, and most stuff I don't bother. That's a valid argument. Not one I'd use, however-- I am careful to keep my data backed up daily, so that if I have a disaster of sorts, I can load a fresh Windows install and be running within a few hours without the bloat of a 'used' Windows install... -- Derek [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
