Topic: win XP + new 40G hard drive

[Sandra]

Have you wet the bed Catch  
I think you will find that that is the minimum that the OS requires for installation.If you are very good at keeping things tidy and keep everything else off C then you may get away with it,most people arent capable of keeping C just for their OS.Also the swap file likes to be on C for most progs and if you were to do something like convert a .AVI file of around 700mbs into a .MPG2 for writing a SVCD then it would probably recommend a swap file of up to 3,4 or even 5 gig for some reason.Nero was always telling me I was running out of space even when I put its swap file on to D and had 3 gig spare  

Dont forget that Uncle Bill isnt always as truthful as he should be either  

[Simon]

That told you, Catch!!  

[Tony]

Hey Simon,

The girl's good no doubt about it, always there for you when you cannot sleep, but I've found she's not so accommodating first thing in the morning  

That'll do for me Sandra, I think I'll put you forward for Saintliness  

Catch

PS. Simon, have you notice how you get really useful answers from my well thought out questions  

[Adept]

So Adept, why do you recommend a 8GB partition. Now look, I'm not trying to suggest you are wrong   heaven forbid I would dare try and alienate you, my font of PC wisdom, no I was just wondering that's all.

I'm never wrong Catch, but I'm not always right

Experience tells us "Take all minimum recommendation from Microsoft with a large pinch of salt". The recommendations are absolute minimum to run the operating system and does not include application programs. Don't forget some apps can take up nearly 1GB of space!

Take a look at the minimum processor and memory specifications and see if you'd want to run XP or W2K on a machine with those specs

8GB gives you plenty of room for the OS and all the applications you may require to install

[Tony]

Take a look at the minimum processor and memory specifications and see if you'd want to run XP or W2K on a machine with those specs

8GB gives you plenty of room for the OS and all the applications you may require to install

If you partition a drive so that the OS has it's own partition, does'nt that mean that the applications [ another word for programs I assume] go on another partition separate with all your own personal data from the OS ?

catch

[Sandra]

In a word NO Catch  
You can install the program to another partition but some files are still placed on the OS partition and in the registry.This is why if you wipe that partition even if your programs are installed on a diferent partition or drive that you need to reinstall them again.
Dont forget also that things like your desktop and other stuff are on C (if thats your OS drive or partition),which can amount to using a lot of your free space.I know of some people who download programs to their desktop so they can find them easily and install from there before moving the download to another folder  

[Tony]

In a word NO Catch  

Ohhhhhhh your so forceful, I like a strong willed woman, and a strong armed one also is not to be sniffed at, as it ain't as easy as it used to be climbing on to that wardrobe  >  I have put some more questions on the partitioning thread.

I know of some people who download programs to their desktop so they can find them easily and install from there before moving the download to another folder  

Well they could download the Zipped up programs onto another partition, but install onto C: Drive, so they have them handy in case a reformat of C:drive is ever needed. I download mine too a CD so I have them there if I ever reinstall the OS, see I was always reinstalling that bag of MS crap Win 98  >

Catch

[Sandra]

As quite a few members on here already know,I tend to keep my programs zipped in a folder on one partition.When I have around 700mbs worth I copy them to a CD  
One day I may even get organised enough to sort out the various CDs into program related types butI will have to get a few more programs before thats worth doing  

[TR]

Hi folks  .

What is the proceedure for deleting XP and re-installing then.
And getting everything back in its right place!!!.

I know its just a Letter but its like driving on the right hand side of the car with the steering wheel on the left hand side  .

Cheers  Hook

[Adept]

Hi Hook, all you need do is boot off the XP CD and re-partition again. This will wipe out anything you have on the drive, so make sure to take a backup or two of any important data you have.

[TR]

Just so that I dont mess up again  8), Do I unplug all the USB connections so it doesn't confuse anything and anthing else I should unplug on a re-install.

Sandra mentioned earlier that Uncle Bill will only let me transfer 2/3 times, before the copy becomes invalid  >.

Cheers Hook

[Sandra]

Leave the usb stuff out Hook until its up and running the minimum necessary to install your OS.After everything checks out you can then add the peripherals.
I was told it was 3 times for XP Home. If its a legit copy I dont think it matters as much as you'll have all the details.If its an "acquired" version you may have problems at a later date  

[Adept]

Just so that I dont mess up again  8), Do I unplug all the USB connections so it doesn't confuse anything and anthing else I should unplug on a re-install.

I would You can always install them later.

Sandra mentioned earlier that Uncle Bill will only let me transfer 2/3 times, before the copy becomes invalid  >.

I'm not sure, but I think it just makes you ring Microsoft to unlock it again. Obviously M$ will log this and require you to jump through hoops to prove you are not trying to rip them off if you do it again.

[Tony]

I'm not sure, but I think it just makes you ring Microsoft to unlock it again. Obviously M$ will log this and require you to jump through hoops to prove you are not trying to rip them off if you do it again.

Yer life's alot simpler with W2K  

[TR]

Morning Folks   all sorted now.. well nearly lol  I have now got the hard drive on "C" but the puter hangs on shut down    now what have I done !!!!!!!!!


Hook