On Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:57:54 -0000, "KRK"
<trebor@xxxxxx> wrote:
Quote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm planning to move my Documents folder to the E: partition on my hard
> disk (which is currently empty). I know how to do this, and I think I
> understand the advantages, but are there any disadvantages ? (I'm not short
> of space on the C: partition)
The only potential disadvantage is that it can slightly slow down the
computer because it will take a little time for the heads of the drive
to move back and forth between the C: partition and the E: partition.
Chances are, though, that such a slowdown may be small enough that you
won't notice it.
You might be interested in reading this article I recently wrote on
how to partition your drive: "Understanding Disk Partitioning" at
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=326
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Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
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