Partition - What Uses ?

[Mike]

Hello,
My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.

Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
installed on the spare drive ?

Mike

[D.Currie]

You can install anything you want there. Some people like to keep data on a
separate partition or drive in case they have to format. Some people put
nothing but the OS on the main drive and all programs on a different
partition.

Some people separate business programs from games. Whatever makes sense to
you is fine.

"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.
>
> Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
> I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
> installed on the spare drive ?
>
> Mike
>
>

[Ken Blake]

In , Mike wrote:


> My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two
partitions.
>
> Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?


Almost anything you want.


> I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for
example be
> installed on the spare drive ?


Yes.

--
Ken Blake
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[Dakai]

"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.
>
> Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
> I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
> installed on the spare drive ?

It depends on what might be on the second partition. Some vendors, such as
Compaq have a rescue partition, in which you can reload your computer just
like it came from the factory. You wouldn't want to overwrite that
partition because it could be your only saving salvation when you face the
day you need to reload Windows.

If on the other hand, you know for a fact that there is nothing on the
second partition then the answer to your question is "absolutly anything you
wish to install there."

[Robert Hageman]

Mike,

The end result of discussions with my buddy and with the people who built my
machine were:

A. It is a very good idea to put the swap file on its own partition... the
last one on the drive for a preference.

B. It is also a very good idea to put data on its own drive - see notes
from others resonding.

C. Experience has proved that installing applications on another drive is a
toss-up. If the system, or when the system, crashes; the chances are that
you will have to reinstall the applications anyway because the Windows
Registry was destroyed along with the operating system.

One way around "C" is to "Ghost" the C: drive after a complete clean install
with updates.

Hope this helps.
Bob


"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.
>
> Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
> I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
> installed on the spare drive ?
>
> Mike
>
>

[Randy]

I like storing a backup "ghost" image/clone there of my primary partition.
Then anytime something gets botched, you can bring back the files involved
from a windows interface, and if the entire primary partition gets trashed,
you can restore the whole thing in a matter of minutes from the ghost image
on your second partition (or from a CD-R/DVD-R if you want to ensure against
total hard drive failure).

Symantec sells Norton Ghost by itself or as part of System Works Pro (which
I bought last week with a full rebate). Make sure the version you get is
compatible with the Operating System or version or Windows you're cloning.
You can also make a live clone from an old system/hard drive to a new one in
the same manner. Very fast... very effective.

"Mike" > wrote in message
...
> Hello,
> My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.
>
> Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
> I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
> installed on the spare drive ?
>
> Mike
>
>

[robin@despammed.com]

I have a second disk and I'd like to keep Documents and Settings on
for reasons discussed in this thread. How do I do this, so that each
user desktop will continue to work as before with the folder in the
new location?

Rob H

[Larry(LJL269)]

Using http://www.aumha.org/a/parts.htm I partitioned my HD
into C thru H (running ME) & was impressed with greater
speed & reliability. Buying partitioneng & imaging software
greatly increases ur capabilites & options over the 'big
picture'- like having a backup system or recovering from a
HD crash. Ur just playing the game on a higher level.

Contrary to some MVP claims, it does NOTHING for ur sex
life :)

HTH - Larry

On Fri, 6 Jun 2003 20:06:33 +0100, "Mike"
> wrote:

>Hello,
>My computer manufacturer split the "C" drive into two partitions.
>
>Can you tell me what I can instal on the spare partition?
>I havn't got many emails,pictures etc. Can programmes for example be
>installed on the spare drive ?
>
>Mike
>


Any advise given is my attempt to show appreciation for all
the excellent help I've received here but I'm no MVP so it
may only apply NUGS (Normally, Usually, Generally, Sometimes :)