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Partitioning new HDD for Win 7?

K

Kenny

Flightless Bird
New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an image of
C: on a separate partition or drive.
When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes there or
should I complete the install then use partitioning software, probably
Paragon?
How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need more for
Win 7?
Replies appreciated.

--

Kenny Cargill
 
G

Gordon

Flightless Bird
"Kenny" wrote in message news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...

New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an image of
C: on a separate partition or drive.
When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes there or
should I complete the install then use partitioning software, probably
Paragon?
How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need more for
Win 7?
Replies appreciated.

--

Kenny Cargill


To be on the safe side, 50GB for Windows and applications.
 
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Don

Flightless Bird
"Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an image of
> C: on a separate partition or drive.
> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes there or
> should I complete the install then use partitioning software, probably
> Paragon?
> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need more
> for Win 7?
> Replies appreciated.
>
> --
>
> Kenny Cargill
>


I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is really
way more than enough.
My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my documents and
pictures on a separate partition , and most of my applications on a separate
partition as well.
50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if your
going to keep your document folders and apps on the system partition as
well.

As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I partition the
rest after the install is completed through disk management in Windows 7.





--
Don
 
G

Gordon

Flightless Bird
On 16/07/2010 12:44, Don wrote:

> and most of my applications on a separate partition as well.


Absolutely no point in that - if you re-install Windows then you have to
re-install applications anyway...
 
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Don

Flightless Bird
"Gordon" <gordonbparker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:i1pl3r$h1q$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> On 16/07/2010 12:44, Don wrote:
>
>> and most of my applications on a separate partition as well.

>
> Absolutely no point in that - if you re-install Windows then you have to
> re-install applications anyway...




Yes I understand that, just an organizational thing that works for me.




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Don
 
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Dave \Crash\ Dummy

Flightless Bird
Don wrote:
>
> "Gordon" <gordonbparker@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:i1pl3r$h1q$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>> On 16/07/2010 12:44, Don wrote:
>>
>>> and most of my applications on a separate partition as well.

>>
>> Absolutely no point in that - if you re-install Windows then you
>> have to re-install applications anyway...

>
> Yes I understand that, just an organizational thing that works for
> me.


I have also installed in a 100 GB partition. While it is overkill right
now, I am allowing for update creep, with service packs and just
miscellaneous crud that accumulates over time.

I also keep my applications separate from the OS as much as possible.
One way to avoid having to reinstall apps is to use portable versions.

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One man's weed is another man's wildflower.
 
B

Bill Yanaire, ESQ

Flightless Bird
"Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>
> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an image
>> of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes there or
>> should I complete the install then use partitioning software, probably
>> Paragon?
>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need more
>> for Win 7?
>> Replies appreciated.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Kenny Cargill
>>

>
> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is really
> way more than enough.
> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my documents
> and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my applications on a
> separate partition as well.
> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if your
> going to keep your document folders and apps on the system partition as
> well.
>
> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I partition
> the rest after the install is completed through disk management in Windows
> 7.
>
>

I go one better than that.

I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.

I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
pictures/video files.

If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe out
the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another drive.

By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy the
data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
 
S

Stephen Wolstenholme

Flightless Bird
On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:49:51 -0700, "Bill Yanaire, ESQ"
<bill@yanaire.com> wrote:

>I go one better than that.
>
>I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>
>I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
>pictures/video files.
>
>If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe out
>the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another drive.
>
>By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy the
>data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>
>


That's how I arrange my W7 PC. C: drive for OS, applications and
developments, D: drive for data, external E: drive for backup, and a
XP PC also connected to the external drive with more copies of the
data. Finally, web sites with copies of the really, really important
stuff!

Steve

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Death

Flightless Bird
"Bill Yanaire, ESQ" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
news:4c407fa9$1@news.x-privat.org...
>
>
> "Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>
>> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an image
>>> of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes there
>>> or should I complete the install then use partitioning software,
>>> probably Paragon?
>>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need more
>>> for Win 7?
>>> Replies appreciated.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Kenny Cargill
>>>

>>
>> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is
>> really way more than enough.
>> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my documents
>> and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my applications on a
>> separate partition as well.
>> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if your
>> going to keep your document folders and apps on the system partition as
>> well.
>>
>> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
>> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I partition
>> the rest after the install is completed through disk management in
>> Windows 7.
>>
>>

> I go one better than that.
>
> I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>
> I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
> pictures/video files.
>
> If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe out
> the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another drive.
>
> By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy the
> data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>
>
>


That's because you've been using a computer long enough to know you only
need data backups.
These silly young people feel a need to back up the entire OS.
They don't understand the concept of user data.
Just back up every friggen thing under the sun in one fell swoop.

But, PC manufacturers share the blame, as they don't come with OS disk
anymore, unless you ask(some still don't, ask or not).

--
Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur,
Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur.
 
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Bob Hatch

Flightless Bird
On 7/16/2010 8:49 AM, Bill Yanaire, ESQ wrote:
>
>
> "Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>
>> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an
>>> image of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes
>>> there or should I complete the install then use partitioning
>>> software, probably Paragon?
>>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need
>>> more for Win 7?
>>> Replies appreciated.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> Kenny Cargill
>>>

>>
>> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is
>> really way more than enough.
>> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my
>> documents and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my
>> applications on a separate partition as well.
>> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if
>> your going to keep your document folders and apps on the system
>> partition as well.
>>
>> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
>> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I
>> partition the rest after the install is completed through disk
>> management in Windows 7.
>>
>>

> I go one better than that.
>
> I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>
> I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
> pictures/video files.
>
> If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe
> out the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another drive.
>
> By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy the
> data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>
>
>


Bill, I do pretty much what you do, except that I do a clone of C: every
time there's a major change or about every 2 weeks. I have an external
eSATA dock to do that. I have a D: driver for files, to include my
Outlook email files and Thunderbird files that is backed up to an
external USB drive every 24 hours. Well, a full once a week, then
incremental every 24 hours.

If my C: drive fails I'm never more than about 5 minutes away from "up
and running" again. :)


--
"There are no jobs that Americans
will not do. There are jobs Americans
will not be hired for because an
illegal alien has taken it."

"Illegal Alien = Job Thief"

http://www.bobhatch.com
http://www.tdsrvresort.com
http://www.keepazsafe.com/
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
> "There are no jobs that Americans
> will not do.


Yes, there are.

> There are jobs Americans
> will not be hired for because an
> illegal alien has taken it."


You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.

> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>
> http://www.bobhatch.com
> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
> http://www.keepazsafe.com/


There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal migrants.
I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking, although you
probably would give up after an hour.

--
Alias
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
On 7/16/2010 6:13 PM, Alias wrote:
> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>> will not do.

>
> Yes, there are.
>
>> There are jobs Americans
>> will not be hired for because an
>> illegal alien has taken it."

>
> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>
>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>
>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/

>
> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal migrants.
> I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking, although you
> probably would give up after an hour.
>


Course, most illegal migrants *are* Americans. You do know that North,
Central and South America are populated with Americans, or do you? Note
that it's the United States *of* America, not the United States *is*
America.

--
Alias
 
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Death

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
news:i1q0g3$j36$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>> will not do.

>
> Yes, there are.
>
>> There are jobs Americans
>> will not be hired for because an
>> illegal alien has taken it."

>
> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>
>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>
>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/

>
> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal migrants.
> I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking, although you
> probably would give up after an hour.
>


The first idiot I've ever seen respond to nothing but the sig...hahaha

--
Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur,
Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur.
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
On 7/16/2010 6:17 PM, Death wrote:
>
> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
> news:i1q0g3$j36$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>>> will not do.

>>
>> Yes, there are.
>>
>>> There are jobs Americans
>>> will not be hired for because an
>>> illegal alien has taken it."

>>
>> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>>
>>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>>
>>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/

>>
>> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal
>> migrants. I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking,
>> although you probably would give up after an hour.
>>

>
> The first idiot I've ever seen respond to nothing but the sig...hahaha
>


You're not the first idiot who never posts anything that isn't
flippantly insulting.

--
Alias
 
D

Death

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
news:i1q0r3$l5d$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> On 7/16/2010 6:17 PM, Death wrote:
>>
>> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
>> news:i1q0g3$j36$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>>>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>>>> will not do.
>>>
>>> Yes, there are.
>>>
>>>> There are jobs Americans
>>>> will not be hired for because an
>>>> illegal alien has taken it."
>>>
>>> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>>>
>>>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>>>
>>>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>>>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>>>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/
>>>
>>> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal
>>> migrants. I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking,
>>> although you probably would give up after an hour.
>>>

>>
>> The first idiot I've ever seen respond to nothing but the sig...hahaha
>>

>
> You're not the first idiot who never posts anything that isn't flippantly
> insulting.
>


Shut up, amigo.

--
Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur,
Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur.
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
On 07/16/2010 06:20 PM, Death wrote:
>
> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
> news:i1q0r3$l5d$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>> On 7/16/2010 6:17 PM, Death wrote:
>>>
>>> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
>>> news:i1q0g3$j36$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>>>>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>>>>> will not do.
>>>>
>>>> Yes, there are.
>>>>
>>>>> There are jobs Americans
>>>>> will not be hired for because an
>>>>> illegal alien has taken it."
>>>>
>>>> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>>>>
>>>>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>>>>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>>>>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/
>>>>
>>>> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal
>>>> migrants. I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking,
>>>> although you probably would give up after an hour.
>>>>
>>>
>>> The first idiot I've ever seen respond to nothing but the sig...hahaha
>>>

>>
>> You're not the first idiot who never posts anything that isn't
>> flippantly insulting.
>>

>
> Shut up, amigo.
>


No somos amigos pero tu si eres un gilipollas.

--
Alias
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
On 07/16/2010 06:05 PM, Death wrote:
>
> "Bill Yanaire, ESQ" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
> news:4c407fa9$1@news.x-privat.org...
>>
>>
>> "Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>>
>>> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>>>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>>>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an
>>>> image of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>>>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes
>>>> there or should I complete the install then use partitioning
>>>> software, probably Paragon?
>>>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>>>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need
>>>> more for Win 7?
>>>> Replies appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> Kenny Cargill
>>>>
>>>
>>> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is
>>> really way more than enough.
>>> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my
>>> documents and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my
>>> applications on a separate partition as well.
>>> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if
>>> your going to keep your document folders and apps on the system
>>> partition as well.
>>>
>>> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
>>> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I
>>> partition the rest after the install is completed through disk
>>> management in Windows 7.
>>>
>>>

>> I go one better than that.
>>
>> I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>>
>> I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
>> pictures/video files.
>>
>> If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe
>> out the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another
>> drive.
>>
>> By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy
>> the data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>>
>>
>>

>
> That's because you've been using a computer long enough to know you only
> need data backups.


You like reinstalling programs?

> These silly young people feel a need to back up the entire OS.


So they don't have to reinstall programs, of course!

> They don't understand the concept of user data.
> Just back up every friggen thing under the sun in one fell swoop.
>
> But, PC manufacturers share the blame, as they don't come with OS disk
> anymore, unless you ask(some still don't, ask or not).
>


You're an idiot who obviously knows nothing about backing up a computer.

--
Alias
 
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Death

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@hewhoismasked&anonymous.com> wrote in message
news:i1q18d$o51$2@news.eternal-september.org...
> On 07/16/2010 06:20 PM, Death wrote:
>>
>> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
>> news:i1q0r3$l5d$2@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> On 7/16/2010 6:17 PM, Death wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "Alias" <aka@maskedandanomymous.net.invalidado> wrote in message
>>>> news:i1q0g3$j36$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>>>> On 7/16/2010 6:09 PM, Bob Hatch wrote:
>>>>>> "There are no jobs that Americans
>>>>>> will not do.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, there are.
>>>>>
>>>>>> There are jobs Americans
>>>>>> will not be hired for because an
>>>>>> illegal alien has taken it."
>>>>>
>>>>> You drank the right wing wacko kool aide.
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Illegal Alien = Job Thief"
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.bobhatch.com
>>>>>> http://www.tdsrvresort.com
>>>>>> http://www.keepazsafe.com/
>>>>>
>>>>> There's no such thing as an "illegal alien". There are illegal
>>>>> migrants. I'd love to see you after a day of strawberry picking,
>>>>> although you probably would give up after an hour.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The first idiot I've ever seen respond to nothing but the sig...hahaha
>>>>
>>>
>>> You're not the first idiot who never posts anything that isn't
>>> flippantly insulting.
>>>

>>
>> Shut up, amigo.
>>

>
> No somos amigos pero tu si eres un gilipollas.
>


Yes, we are...no I'm not.

--
Vita brevis breviter in brevi finietur,
Mors venit velociter quae neminem veretur.
 
B

Bill Yanaire, ESQ

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@hewhoismasked&anonymous.com> wrote in message
news:i1q1b2$o51$3@news.eternal-september.org...
> On 07/16/2010 06:05 PM, Death wrote:
>>
>> "Bill Yanaire, ESQ" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
>> news:4c407fa9$1@news.x-privat.org...
>>>
>>>
>>> "Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>>>
>>>> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>>>>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>>>>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an
>>>>> image of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>>>>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes
>>>>> there or should I complete the install then use partitioning
>>>>> software, probably Paragon?
>>>>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>>>>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need
>>>>> more for Win 7?
>>>>> Replies appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>>
>>>>> Kenny Cargill
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is
>>>> really way more than enough.
>>>> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my
>>>> documents and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my
>>>> applications on a separate partition as well.
>>>> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if
>>>> your going to keep your document folders and apps on the system
>>>> partition as well.
>>>>
>>>> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
>>>> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I
>>>> partition the rest after the install is completed through disk
>>>> management in Windows 7.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I go one better than that.
>>>
>>> I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>>>
>>> I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
>>> pictures/video files.
>>>
>>> If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe
>>> out the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another
>>> drive.
>>>
>>> By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy
>>> the data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>> That's because you've been using a computer long enough to know you only
>> need data backups.

>
> You like reinstalling programs?
>
>> These silly young people feel a need to back up the entire OS.

>
> So they don't have to reinstall programs, of course!
>
>> They don't understand the concept of user data.
>> Just back up every friggen thing under the sun in one fell swoop.
>>
>> But, PC manufacturers share the blame, as they don't come with OS disk
>> anymore, unless you ask(some still don't, ask or not).
>>

>
> You're an idiot who obviously knows nothing about backing up a computer.
>
> --
> Alias


You should go play in the Ubuntu forums. This forum is way over your head.
You can hardly use Windows anyway.
 
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Alias

Flightless Bird
On 7/16/2010 6:42 PM, Bill Yanaire, ESQ wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <aka@hewhoismasked&anonymous.com> wrote in message
> news:i1q1b2$o51$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>> On 07/16/2010 06:05 PM, Death wrote:
>>>
>>> "Bill Yanaire, ESQ" <bill@yanaire.com> wrote in message
>>> news:4c407fa9$1@news.x-privat.org...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Don" <burnettedclothes@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:FbidnXgM8MWM293RnZ2dnUVZ_gKdnZ2d@giganews.com...
>>>>>
>>>>> "Kenny" <me@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>>>> news:wP2dnUUb3ZLEnd3RnZ2dnUVZ8m-dnZ2d@brightview.com...
>>>>>> New PC arriving Monday with 1 TB HDD.
>>>>>> I like as much as possible to keep OS and files separate, also an
>>>>>> image of C: on a separate partition or drive.
>>>>>> When installing Win 7 from DVD is it easy to set partition sizes
>>>>>> there or should I complete the install then use partitioning
>>>>>> software, probably Paragon?
>>>>>> How much space should I allocate for OS & apps?
>>>>>> With XP I used a 30GB partition and had space to spare, will I need
>>>>>> more for Win 7?
>>>>>> Replies appreciated.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kenny Cargill
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have a 100gb partition for my Win7 install, which I am finding is
>>>>> really way more than enough.
>>>>> My Win7 64 bit install uses around 25 gb, however I do keep my
>>>>> documents and pictures on a separate partition , and most of my
>>>>> applications on a separate partition as well.
>>>>> 50gb would probably be a good starting point, maybe a little more if
>>>>> your going to keep your document folders and apps on the system
>>>>> partition as well.
>>>>>
>>>>> As far as partitioning, I myself find it easiest to just go ahead and
>>>>> partition my OS partition during the Windows 7 install, then I
>>>>> partition the rest after the install is completed through disk
>>>>> management in Windows 7.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> I go one better than that.
>>>>
>>>> I install the operating system and applications on the C: drive.
>>>>
>>>> I then have another drive (D:) which I use to store my data and
>>>> pictures/video files.
>>>>
>>>> If C: drive crashes or I need to do a reinstall of the OS, I just wipe
>>>> out the drive without worrying about my data because it's on another
>>>> drive.
>>>>
>>>> By the way, I have an external drive in a cradle (US8) and then copy
>>>> the data over to it so I have a backup in case the D: drive crashes!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> That's because you've been using a computer long enough to know you only
>>> need data backups.

>>
>> You like reinstalling programs?
>>
>>> These silly young people feel a need to back up the entire OS.

>>
>> So they don't have to reinstall programs, of course!
>>
>>> They don't understand the concept of user data.
>>> Just back up every friggen thing under the sun in one fell swoop.
>>>
>>> But, PC manufacturers share the blame, as they don't come with OS disk
>>> anymore, unless you ask(some still don't, ask or not).
>>>

>>
>> You're an idiot who obviously knows nothing about backing up a computer.
>>
>> --
>> Alias

>
> You should go play in the Ubuntu forums. This forum is way over your
> head. You can hardly use Windows anyway.
>
>
>


When out gunned and out of ammo, this is the Nymshifter's standard
reply. It's getting boring shooting fish in a barrel.

--
Alias
 
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