Programs integrate with the OS so there is no value in installing them on a
different drive or partition, because OS failure will require a re-install
of all other programs anyway.. it is best to leave room in the primary
partition for the additions and allow to have 25% free space after..
I have Vista, Office 2007, various other utilities, Nero etc and 32% free
space on a 40gb partition (80gb HDD).. much more, and I am looking at
getting a larger drive..
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> "John Barnett MVP" <freelanceit@mvps.org.NOSPAM> wrote:
>
>> Actually, it is an mistake that is easily done. I originally
>> partitioned my hard drive to allow a 40GB partition for Vista and
>> software and, like you, soon found it filling up at an alarming
>> rate. Currently I allocate 80GB for Vista which is enough for my
>> use.
>
> I've allocated a 23GB partition for Vista, it's currently about 1/2
> full. Different people have different needs and 40GB may be more than
> the OP really needs.
>
> NOTE: I do keep a lot of files on other partitions, that works best for
> me.
>
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