partition hard drive

The1nonly1 · 28 Jul 2009 at 17:36

if i partition my 500GB HDD, one partition for operating system and 1 partition for files how much space would i need for OS (XP) and would it make it easier to install/reinstall XP or Vista if needed without having to backup all my files on the other partition?

Lemin · 28 Jul 2009 at 18:14

Yes it would it make it easier to install/reinstall XP or Vista if needed without having to backup all your files.

It depends on how much data you have, but id Keep 200gb for Vista - XP.
Others im sure will say less.

jbloggs · 28 Jul 2009 at 19:50

id Keep 200gb for Vista - XP...Others im sure will say less.

For XP 20-25GB will be fine for Vista 35-40GB, these sizes would be for Windows OS folder and programs, for installing games, use the other (or separate) partition...

The1nonly1 · 28 Jul 2009 at 23:31

yes keep the OS and all the OS files and folders installled on 1 partition and install all my software, games and also put my images, music and other files on the other partition.

i was going to use about 80gb for XP or Vista

Bozebo · 29 Jul 2009 at 01:43

Personally, I have 150GB for my vista, program and games installations then 350GB for my other storage. Sometimes things dont work if stuff isn't installed on the same "drive" as windows, due to shoddy programming and the likes when installing patches etcetera.

jbloggs · 29 Jul 2009 at 09:49

i was going to use about 80gb for XP or Vista

No problem with that...