Reinstalling XP - should I install apps to a separate partition/drive?

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    I'm about to reinstall XP and am thinking this time I'll setup some partitions first, or at least install my applications to a separate drive. I've got 2 x physical 80GB drives to use for Windows and all my applications, and 1GB RAM.

    I've always just run everything off my C drive, and used D for documents and the swap file.

    I'm sure there's a better way... what is it?
     
    Kerosene, Sep 16, 2007 IP
  2. qprojects

    qprojects Peon

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    I store big files in D drive, and install everything in C. Its the best way i suppose :D
     
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  3. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    I've read a few things that suggest having a partition on your C drive for the swap file, and all your applications on a separate drive is a good idea.

    I also read a few things that totally contradict this too :confused:
     
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    I dont feel like installing apps anywhere else than "program files" folder.
     
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    vasildb Well-Known Member

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    And I do that. And for now that tactic is great.:D
     
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