Solved Use of internal hdd exclusively for movie storeage

C

cx2s

Member
Greetings all,

I have two internal hdd's of 750GB each. One is divided into a small start up partition of 100GB that houses my C: or system OS; and D: for music, pics and documents.

The second hdd is also divided into two partitions. The E: partition is about 570GB and has been empty until now, and F: houses a Windows Image Backup of my OS.

I have decided to use F: for movie storage.

My question is rather simple, namely, will Windows be loading the movies stored on F: at every start up?
 

My Computer

System One

Welcome
I do not see why they would not. If you decide to put your movies on F they should remain there. If you have something in mind that I am not thinking about please advise. If you put your docments on the C drive with the OS and you have several other drives they do not move after boot. I have everything on my C drive. I also, have a backup drive. I have been using my OS for over a year now and everything remains where I put them. It would cause quite a problem if programs and files moved at every start up. Hope this helps.
Again, if either through experience or by knowing something that I am not including in my thought process, please post and explain.
That being said, there is alway the possiblity of having unforseen problems, like this unfortunate person with XP.
http://thedailyreviewer.com/windows...y-documents-after-hard-drive-change-110214908
As implied in the link, above, be sure you give correct ownership and permissions
Of course the word unforeen implies that it can happen anytime in any situation. Good luck.
 
Last edited:

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Hi cx2s,

Do you plan to store movies on F: in a regular folder and access them when you need them or are you planning to move the Videos folder from your user profile? If the former, then it's no big deal though I recommend if it isn't already the case, you take ownership of F: drive and give yourself full rights permissions. Here is information on those procedures: Here's how to change folder or drive permissions in Vista: http://www.online-tech-tips.com/windows-vista/set-file-folder-permissions-vista/. Here's more information on taking ownership of a file or folder or drive: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67717-take-ownership-file.html.

If the latter, you can't just move it like a regular folder. To function properly, since it is a shell folder (which is why it is shaded green instead of beige like most other folders), there is a special procedure for moving it. Here's is an excellent tutorial on the process: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/107990-personal-user-shell-folders-move-location.html. If somehow during the process it changes from a green folder to a beige folder (it shouldn't happen, but just in case), here's the procedure to repair that: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/90705-personal-user-shell-folders.html.

I hope this helps.

Good luck!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]

    Dell AIO Printer A940

    Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem

    6TO4 Adapter
    Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
    Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
    Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

    Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
I agree with everything stated by Lorien, especially the part about permissions and ownership. That is why I gave you a link as that problem was the crux of the scenario expalined in that link.. So now warned twice, be cautious. Good luck
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Thank you both for your contribution.

I am aware that what is saved to a hdd does not 'move around' at start up.

My concern was saving several hundred's of gigabytes of movies to an internal hdd when I only will access them a couple of times a week.

I didn't think it wise to put an unnecessary 'strain' on my pc's resources. However to have an empty 750GB drive is a waste.
 

My Computer

System One

Evidentally these movies are important to you. You can back them up if you have any concern about therir safety. Important files should be backed up regardless of the situation.
There are many ways to back up, but what you may like is a back up of the hard drive with the free Macrium Reflex
Macrium Reflect FREE Edition - Information and download
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
You are right, the movies are important to me. I like choosing what films I watch.

I find saving them to a hdd makes them easier to access. If I had to search for the dvd of a film I wanted to see..... well, I just can't see myself doing that if I didn't have to.

Much appreciation for the weblink.
 

My Computer

System One

cx2s said:
I didn't think it wise to put an unnecessary 'strain' on my pc's resources. However to have an empty 750GB drive is a waste.
Click to expand...

Simply having them stored on an internal hard drive is not putting a strain on your computer's resources - merely taking up space. Their existence on the drive does not affect RAM or memory or running processes or almost anything other than tasks involving maintenance of or changes to the drive (like backups if you want to do them or AV scans or defragmentations or clean-ups or creating restore points or things like that - or, of course, actually accessing and using the files there as in watching a video). If you have some other programs tracking or periodically updating a video catalog or something like that, then those programs will use system resources (but no more so than would occur if the files were on an external hard drive - the fact that it is an internal hard drive is of no consequence to that).

I hope that helps.

Good luck!
 
Last edited:

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]

    Dell AIO Printer A940

    Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem

    6TO4 Adapter
    Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
    Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
    Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

    Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
Hi cx2s,

It was our pleasure - we're glad we could help. It really was a team effort and together we were able to address your concerns and offer various suggestions that may help.

Thanks for the feedback - it is greatly appreciated.

I will request that this thead be marked as solved.

Good luck and best wishes!
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. MP061 Inspiron E1705
    CPU
    2.00 gigahertz Intel Core 2 Duo 64 kilobyte primary memory
    Motherboard
    Board: Dell Inc. 0YD479 Bus Clock: 166 megahertz
    Memory
    2046 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 (Microsoft Corporation - WDDM) [Di
    Sound Card
    SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (17.2"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1200 pixels
    Hard Drives
    Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00 [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, s/n SB2411SJGLLRMB, rev SB4OC74P, SMART Status: Healthy
    Case
    Chassis Serial Number: 5YK95C1
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    1958 Kbps download ; 754.8 Kbps upload
    Other Info
    Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-5540A ATA Device [CD-ROM drive]

    Dell AIO Printer A940

    Conexant HDA D110 MDC V.92 Modem

    6TO4 Adapter
    Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
    Broadcom 802.11n Network Adapter
    Microsoft ISATAP Adapter
    Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface

    Router Linksys / WRT54G -01
@cx
Thanks for the appreciation, that is why we are here to help as best we can
@Lorien
Thanks for mentioning that the Forum members try to function as a team, giving the Original Poster twice the benefit of paid service, and for free.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top