what is the recommended standard for partitioning an 80GB Hard Disk Drive?
Hi Everyone;
In the process of repairing and upgrading a Compaq Presario SR2011WM desktop pc, I noticed the 80GB hard disk drive as two partitions, a c drive partitioned at 66.4GB (NTFS) and a d drive partition at 8GB (FAT32) which leads a question in my mind. I have always thought that the "smaller" partition, generally, c:, should have enough space to install the OS on it only, thus, leaving the "larger" partition, generally, d:, for installing applications and saving end user files like mp3's jpgs, mini movie clips, etc. However, I stand to be corrected on that point.
At any rate, if someone could help shed some insights to this question, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
George
In the process of repairing and upgrading a Compaq Presario SR2011WM desktop pc, I noticed the 80GB hard disk drive as two partitions, a c drive partitioned at 66.4GB (NTFS) and a d drive partition at 8GB (FAT32) which leads a question in my mind. I have always thought that the "smaller" partition, generally, c:, should have enough space to install the OS on it only, thus, leaving the "larger" partition, generally, d:, for installing applications and saving end user files like mp3's jpgs, mini movie clips, etc. However, I stand to be corrected on that point.
At any rate, if someone could help shed some insights to this question, it will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
George
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Two followup questions come to mind here. First, can I redo this HDD using an XP installation CD? In the past, I have used its integrated utilities to delete and create partitions and set up NTFS and FAT32 file journaling systems. And, secondly, once XP is fully installed, will it load its native drivers for the onboard devices like audio, video, NIC, etc. just as long as these components are enabled within the BIOS?
Thank you.
George
Two followup questions come to mind here. First, can I redo this HDD using an XP installation CD? In the past, I have used its integrated utilities to delete and create partitions and set up NTFS and FAT32 file journaling systems. And, secondly, once XP is fully installed, will it load its native drivers for the onboard devices like audio, video, NIC, etc. just as long as these components are enabled within the BIOS?
Thank you.
George
You can order the HP/Compaq restore disks fro that computer which will have all of the correct drivers. They are also available for download from the HP/Compaq site.
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Could you give me the direct download link for the driver package of this Compaq Presario desktop?
Thank you.
George
Could you give me the direct download link for the driver package of this Compaq Presario desktop?
Thank you.
George
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for the drivers backup you can download Genius pro software :
this software will take backup for all the drivers and its very simple method
this software will take backup for all the drivers and its very simple method
If you have XP CD then you can completely erase the HDD and reinstall Windows XP from your CD. I don't think that drivers could be an issue.
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In the process of repairing and upgrading ?
To another OS?
Or just a repartition of the original install?
C drive: OS and software...+20- 50% extra free space over and above OS and software.
D drive: for all your data, thus if OS crashes you still can access and recover all your data.
And a hidden fat 32 partiton if you have System Restore partition. (which is factory installed to some PCs.
To another OS?
Or just a repartition of the original install?
C drive: OS and software...+20- 50% extra free space over and above OS and software.
D drive: for all your data, thus if OS crashes you still can access and recover all your data.
And a hidden fat 32 partiton if you have System Restore partition. (which is factory installed to some PCs.
I recommend to have C: 30.0 Gb and D: 50.0 Gb
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Hi Everyone;
Very good insights shared to this question. As the majority recommends, I will simply partition the entire HDD as 80GB just to keep it simple. And, I agree, I can forsee potential problems with installing applications in a different location other than Windows default of c:\program files\.
With respect to logistics, I will simply use the XP installation CD and delete the existing partitions and start over by creating a new partition of c only and setting it to NTFS file journaling system. Then, I will be ready to commence the actual installation of the OS.
In closing, many thanks once again for the great feedback given to this post. I especially appreciate the extra effort given, like the driver link given by OxygenITSolutions for the Compaq Presario. This will certainly simplify matters in case the OS can not load drivers for all of the hardware. Thank you so much OxygenITSolutions for this link. I went ahead downloaded and recorded to CD just in case it is needed.
George
Very good insights shared to this question. As the majority recommends, I will simply partition the entire HDD as 80GB just to keep it simple. And, I agree, I can forsee potential problems with installing applications in a different location other than Windows default of c:\program files\.
With respect to logistics, I will simply use the XP installation CD and delete the existing partitions and start over by creating a new partition of c only and setting it to NTFS file journaling system. Then, I will be ready to commence the actual installation of the OS.
In closing, many thanks once again for the great feedback given to this post. I especially appreciate the extra effort given, like the driver link given by OxygenITSolutions for the Compaq Presario. This will certainly simplify matters in case the OS can not load drivers for all of the hardware. Thank you so much OxygenITSolutions for this link. I went ahead downloaded and recorded to CD just in case it is needed.
George
Thank you George.
i recommend to take C:\ drive as full (80 GB)
1. you will installed O.S, applications etc. i suggest to take full drive for C:\
2. if you want more space then you can connect other HardDrive as SLAVE and keep you data etc.....