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[3223]

hi i got a couple questions about my hard drive.

1. what is the point of making more than 1 hard drive (does it save space, etc.) and how do you do it?

2. what is the point of making partitions and ow do you do it?

3. also when you go to my computer>right click c drive> properties>under general tab what will happen if I check the compress drive to save disk space box? should i check it?

btw i hav 80 gig hd and about 42 gigs left.

thanks alot! :)

[mooseman2070]

there was a thread just like this a while ago, page 2 should have it

1>organizes files, need a special proggie, partition magic should do it
2>point is to organize files, you need a special proggie
3>why not, i mean you have more than enough space left anyways, i wouldnt check it unless i really needed space though

[clocker]

I'm not sure what the difference is between question #1 and #2 is....

There are several advantages to partitioning your drive.

-If you keep Windows and your programs on C:drive and you other data (music, video, porn...whatever) in a separate partition (drive), if you have to reinstall Windows at a future date all the rest of your files will be uneffected.

-By keeping your C: drive small ( say 10GB or so) you can defrag it very quickly.

-Should you contract a virus it can't infect your other data files.

- After a fresh Windows install and the installation of all your programs if you clone an image of your C: drive and stash it away, should you run into a problem you can lay the clone back into C and you're all fixed.

[Virtualbody1234]

1. what is the point of making more than 1 hard drive (does it save space, etc.) and how do you do it?
Making a hard drive is a bit complicated. I suggest you go and buy on instead.


2. what is the point of making partitions and ow do you do it?
To divide it into sections. Use Partition Magic.


3. also when you go to my computer>right click c drive> properties>under general tab what will happen if I check the compress drive to save disk space box? should i check it?
It will compress your data to use less space. Don't do it. It will slow your PC down.

[mooseman2070]

hey VB will it slow down during process or completely, im assuming during process, i'll leave it on over night if it works

[3223]

thnks every1

[3223]

@ clocker
When you partition it, Partition Magic will automatically assign a drive letter for you.
The whole process is actually very easy, the program will show you what your HDD will look like before you have it execute. You can create as many partitions at one time as you like. Mine was done in one shot...
http://server4.uploadit.org/files2/161203-partition.jpg
You may want to practice on your old drive first if you have any doubts...

can u plz elpain 2 me all the partions you have cause i wanna know how many 2 make once iget the app. thanks!

[clocker]

C: Windows (10GB)- contains XP Pro and all my programs

D: Ghost (5GB)- Holds the ghost image of C:drive and my page file

E: Cartman (30GB)- new downloads, software that I'm looking at, pics, misc. junk, MY Shared File is located here

F:Movies (30GB)- Where I put all my dl'ed movies

G:Video (40GB)- South Park, various other video files

H: Music (45GB)-what else? music

[3223]

Originally posted by clocker@20 December 2003 - 05:45
C: Windows (10GB)- contains XP Pro and all my programs

D: Ghost (5GB)- Holds the ghost image of C:drive and my page file

E: Cartman (30GB)- new downloads, software that I'm looking at, pics, misc. junk, MY Shared File is located here

F:Movies (30GB)- Where I put all my dl'ed movies

G:Video (40GB)- South Park, various other video files

H: Music (45GB)-what else? music
i got a stupid question.. whats a pagefile? second do u use powerquest image drive 7.0 to make the c drive image. lastly can u plz PM me crack for partionmagic 8.0 and powerquest image drive 7.0? thanks!

[clocker]

The page file is virtual memory, which Windows will use to augment your physical RAM.
To access the settings (in XP) go to Control Panel>System>Advanced>Performance>Settings>Advanced>Virtual Memory>Settings

*whew!*

I use Partition Magic and Norton Ghost to work on my HDD. Both are available on the FastTrack network with all the appropriate ah, fixes.

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by clocker@20 December 2003 - 06:45
C: Windows (10GB)- contains XP Pro and all my programs

D: Ghost (5GB)- Holds the ghost image of C:drive and my page file

E: Cartman (30GB)- new downloads, software that I'm looking at, pics, misc. junk, MY Shared File is located here

F:Movies (30GB)- Where I put all my dl'ed movies

G:Video (40GB)- South Park, various other video files

H: Music (45GB)-what else? music
Very impressive clocker.

I have:

1. Windows: 6 GB

2. Paging file and temporary internet files: 1700 mb for paging and 100 for temporary internet files

3. My documents 1 gb

4. Music 100 GB

5. Software, videos, more music 100 gb

6. Games 6 gb

All one one big fat RAID 0! :D

[Cotton]

There are several advantages to partitioning your drive.

-If you keep Windows and your programs on C:drive and you other data (music, video, porn...whatever) in a separate partition (drive), if you have to reinstall Windows at a future date all the rest of your files will be uneffected.

-By keeping your C: drive small ( say 10GB or so) you can defrag it very quickly.

-Should you contract a virus it can't infect your other data files.

- After a fresh Windows install and the installation of all your programs if you clone an image of your C: drive and stash it away, should you run into a problem you can lay the clone back into C and you're all fixed.


Why have so many drives.. it looks like shit. And in my experience its a pain in the ass when your looking for shit.

There is no need really to do it at all.

All the advantages listed are debatable:

-You can reinstall windows (fixing a virus) without eraseing all your shit no matter were windows is installed.

-You still have to defrag the other partions so how the fuck is it faster!!

-If you contrat a virus it will be (most likly) in the partion you use the most which means you will have to clean the partion with you most valued data and hence will lose the data you use/treasure the most, but your windows installation will still be fine, big fucking deal!!

-Why bother with the cloning crap when you can reinstall windows without losing any of you data anyway!!

In conclusion:
If you partion ur drive u will find it a pain in your craper and will most likly Un-partion them, because everything is everywere and you have to look around to find anything, its easyier and just as safe and convient to keep just a C drive.

PARTITIONING SUCKS!!!

[adamp2p]

Originally posted by Cotton@20 December 2003 - 08:04

There are several advantages to partitioning your drive.

-If you keep Windows and your programs on C:drive and you other data (music, video, porn...whatever) in a separate partition (drive), if you have to reinstall Windows at a future date all the rest of your files will be uneffected.

-By keeping your C: drive small ( say 10GB or so) you can defrag it very quickly.

-Should you contract a virus it can't infect your other data files.

- After a fresh Windows install and the installation of all your programs if you clone an image of your C: drive and stash it away, should you run into a problem you can lay the clone back into C and you're all fixed.


Why have so many drives.. it looks like shit. And in my experience its a pain in the ass when your looking for shit.

There is no need really to do it at all.

All the advantages listed are debatable:

-You can reinstall windows (fixing a virus) without eraseing all your shit no matter were windows is installed.

-You still have to defrag the other partions so how the fuck is it faster!!

-If you contrat a virus it will be (most likly) in the partion you use the most which means you will have to clean the partion with you most valued data and hence will lose the data you use/treasure the most, but your windows installation will still be fine, big fucking deal!!

-Why bother with the cloning crap when you can reinstall windows without losing any of you data anyway!!

In conclusion:
If you partion ur drive u will find it a pain in your craper and will most likly Un-partion them, because everything is everywere and you have to look around to find anything, its just easyier and just as safe and convient to keep just a C drive.

PARTITIONING SUCKS!!!
Great!

You are really smart! Did anyone ever tell you that? You must really know what you are talking about!

Edit: You should write a book of tips so us stupid people can learn from such geniouses as yourself!

[Cotton]

Originally posted by adamp2p+20 December 2003 - 07:07--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (adamp2p @ 20 December 2003 - 07:07)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Cotton@20 December 2003 - 08:04

There are several advantages to partitioning your drive.

-If you keep Windows and your programs on C:drive and you other data (music, video, porn...whatever) in a separate partition (drive), if you have to reinstall Windows at a future date all the rest of your files will be uneffected.

-By keeping your C: drive small ( say 10GB or so) you can defrag it very quickly.

-Should you contract a virus it can&#39;t infect your other data files.

- After a fresh Windows install and the installation of all your programs if you clone an image of your C: drive and stash it away, should you run into a problem you can lay the clone back into C and you&#39;re all fixed.


Why have so many drives.. it looks like shit. And in my experience its a pain in the ass when your looking for shit.

There is no need really to do it at all.

All the advantages listed are debatable:

-You can reinstall windows (fixing a virus) without eraseing all your shit no matter were windows is installed.

-You still have to defrag the other partions so how the fuck is it faster&#33;&#33;

-If you contrat a virus it will be (most likly) in the partion you use the most which means you will have to clean the partion with you most valued data and hence will lose the data you use/treasure the most, but your windows installation will still be fine, big fucking deal&#33;&#33;

-Why bother with the cloning crap when you can reinstall windows without losing any of you data anyway&#33;&#33;

In conclusion:
If you partion ur drive u will find it a pain in your craper and will most likly Un-partion them, because everything is everywere and you have to look around to find anything, its just easyier and just as safe and convient to keep just a C drive.

PARTITIONING SUCKS&#33;&#33;&#33;
Great&#33;

You are really smart&#33; Did anyone ever tell you that? You must really know what you are talking about&#33;

Edit: You should write a book of tips so us stupid people can learn from such geniouses as yourself&#33; [/b][/quote]
Thanks.

But i know im smart i dont need some nobody to acknowledge my greatness

[clocker]

Cotton, I disagree with all of your points in principal and some I think are just plain wrong.
How do you reformat and install an OS without losing data?
The drives with your files only rarely need defragmenting since hardly anything moves in them.
Cloning a freshly installed OS with all the updates and programs installed means that you&#39;ll never have to do it again.
I fail to see how segregating your various media files into specific partitions could make them harder to find.
"Looks like shit"? Personally I don&#39;t spend all that much time admiring the My Computer page.
Maybe you do.

I find it easier to match all my socks when they come out of the dryer too.
I&#39;m betting that you don&#39;t.

[Virtualbody1234]

Originally posted by mooseman2070@19 December 2003 - 22:55
hey VB will it slow down during process or completely, im assuming during process, i&#39;ll leave it on over night if it works
It will slow down any access to the compressed data even after the process. Don&#39;t do it unless you really have to (no more space).