Almost Reformat Time...

[sorn21]

Hey,
A largely noobish post, but we don't know everything about everything!

With the impending release of win7, and the reformat that incurs, I was hoping some of you could share some knowledge with me. Only small questions don't worry!

Q1. Can I backup install files of my steam games to disc, to avoid re-downloading them?

Q2. I'm currently using a WD Raptor for OS and an F1 1TB for games and applications. I wish to upgrade to SSD soon but I have issues with space on OS drive, and I'm concerned that a smaller drive would be an issue. The Raptors 74GB, how do I allocate only a small section for OS?!

Q3. Wishing to keep my freshly formatted rig predominantly virus free, which software would you recommend in collaboration with win7?



Thanks guys any input is valued

 

[sorn21]

2 - When formatting the drive, partition it by saying how much space you want to have on it.

How much space would you recommend?

3 avg free edition (http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-V...l-10044820&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=11014801)

I've had AVG in the past and I've always found it good but some people on here were talking about NOD, is that free also?

Thanks!

 

[sorn21]

I alway reinstall this way, saves loads of hassle.

I've done it this way a few times, but I'm looking for a fresh format and just get rid of everything as I have a lot of duplicates!

When i installed NOD32 it picked up and removed 2 viruses that AVG failed to detect.

Thanks, I think I will try it out.

Well for Vista I have 30gb (And around 4gb free), but I'd recommend going for around 40gb with Win7.

Nice one, thanks. Any ideas how to stop programs installing stray files on the Primary Disc? Even though I specify that the program should install elsewhere they seem to create folders on my OS Disc as well?!