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: profox-bounces (at) leafe .D.O.T com [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com] On Behalf
Of Derek Kalweit
Sent: Wednesday, January 31, 2007 1:50 PM
To: profox (at) leafe .D.O.T com
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
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