Install & Partion on NTFS Spinpoint 320GB

[rickkipp]

From what I've read, you can install XP SP (OEM) on a new build, and from setup screens you can do a full install, Choose NTFS Format for entire drive and then partition an OS drive at 20-30gbs. If this isn't all MS BS. is it reliable if followed correctly. I would link that all MS updated for XP would install on the same disc as the OS. What about all the other drivers, updates, pdf's, etc about all the other hardware involved. MS tries to invoke its air of invincibility that they supply all updates, drivers, firmware etc. However, I am rather skeptical of that approach. I'd rather get the latest updated from the vendors themselves, like Gigabyte for MOB, on board audio from Realtek, video from HIS, etc. It does seem like Micrfosoft controls drivers for USB devices, Blue Ray, ethernet, etc. Problem is I don't want to keep installing and unstallin drivers on a brand new rig, and would like to do all this the first time correctly, so that all peripherels work well, and there's likely no need to worry to much about future upgrades, as they'll come in piece by piece. I usually collet and file all this misc folder and files under a new folder on a different Drive, and label them something like "MY Needed Downloads", and have placed that folder in a different partition with "My Jokes", "My Photos", "Word Docs", etc.

So, should all these other drivers for non MS products should be located on which partition, or should they all be on the OS drive for speed. I'll have 2 of Samsung Spinpoints, non raid, and lots of room. I've seen bits a bytes about these questions with no definitive answer. Oh, and where shoud the pagefile go?

 

[Roguestar]

I seriously cannot understand your post. It's just a huge block of text with no spacing and too many obscure points and references coming out from all angles.

From what I've managed to decypher:
1. Keep pagefile as system-set unless you're messing around with heavy image editing or something else. If you don't know, you should just leave it.
2. Drivers: Really can't get what you're saying here. MS bundled drivers with the OS don't need changing. Hardware specific drivers should be installed after downloading from the manufacturer's website.
3. Partitioning is totally user-preference, it makes no performance difference. If the drive fails, all partitions are dead anyway.

 

[BBock727]

Yes, one of the craziest posts I have ever seen. Make a partition if youd like for your OS. The only benefit i see with this is that you can constantly reformat that partition if your known to mess up your OS frequently. (the rest of your drive "data" will stay untouched).

Drivers: Most of the OS drivers are fine, obviously you need to download new graphics card/sound card drivers and for any "unique" pieces of hardware.

 

[JackMDS]

The post is Not so bad. The OP just exercised the usually routine. I.e. One does not need to clarify in clear technological terms what One wants to do. Just make few derogatory remarks about MS and everything is cool.:shocked:

In any case if you have the original OEM CD and it can do a fresh install there is No need for the computer?s vendor type of special backup partition for the OS.

Just do a regular install on one partition, and then collect the Drivers of your choice and save them in a Folder of your choice on the hard Drive.

P.S. It is always better to use the most updated Drivers from the original manufacturer.
Microsoft puts generic drivers and drivers that given to them by the manufacturer when they release the OS , or a major update.

Even the biggest MS basher do not expect a New release of the OS every day because some manufacturer have a new hardware on the market, or finally decide to debug their old Drivers and submit it to Microsoft.

 

[bendixG15]

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