> One advantage of a small Windows partition is that it's easier to backup. > > My C drive is only 10Gb and it's about 50% full. Only Windows and > Program files live on C, any data (pictures, mp3s etc) live on D, > which is 140Gb. > > I can easily boot from a USB stick and burn a Ghost image to DVD. > This means I can restore Windows in about 10 minutes. Selective stuff > on D I only perodically backup, and most stuff I don't bother.
That's a valid argument. Not one I'd use, however-- I am careful to keep my data backed up daily, so that if I have a disaster of sorts, I can load a fresh Windows install and be running within a few hours without the bloat of a 'used' Windows install... -- Derek _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.