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    Question partition strategies

    Hi guys, i need someone to give me a basic idea because im new to it, so then i can try it out. im just installing the OS now (vista) on my 500GB drive. i wanna partition after thats done: 40 gig for OS & apps, the rest split for games, music, downloads, vids.

    do i need to create an extended partition, and then logical drives within that? i was trying before and basically i done some next crazy stuff.

    should have i set partitions while installing the OS? or can i do it after...I have paragon hard drive manager.

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    Re: partition strategies

    the MS-DOS partition structure (still used by vista) can be arranged as follows:

    1) up to 4 Primary partitions
    2) 1-3 Primary partitions plus one Extended partition after all primaries

    the Extended partition can contain several (more than you care) Logical partitions (the Extended partition itself is only used for hosting Logical partitions, it doesn't get its own drive letter)

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    Re: partition strategies

    ahh! thankyou for explaining, i wasn't to sure on that.

    is there any benefit for me making more primary partions? or are they best suited for multi OS's etc...or is it best for me to go for logical drives in an extended partion (for data/games etc).

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    Re: partition strategies

    Makes little difference. Make an extended partition and create logical partitions in the extended. If you are planning on installing another operating system, then you could reserve a second primary partition for it.
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    Re: partition strategies

    Primary partitions are easier to identify in their position on the hard drive's platters.

    So put your fastest (OS) on first, and then next fastest next etc.

    Put logical's on after you've decided on the physical positions.

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    Re: partition strategies

    Cool! cheers for the helpful replies guys.

    At the moment i'm just going to be using vista...so i've made one primary partition for the OS, and used the rest as an extended partition, spilt to hold 4 logical drives.

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