Hey guys,

Im just about to install windows 7 on my laptop:

Specs are:
core 2 duo 2.5GHz
2 gig ram
320 g hard drive.


My question is, during install should i just create one partition for the operating system and data.


or should i create one partition for install and programs, and then another partition for data etc.

if so how much space should i allocate to each..

thanks heaps.

just have one partition. keep things simple.

so it doesnt increase performance to have two partitions?

Wont make a difference to performance as its still 1 physical HDD and not 2.

Have 2 partitions will allow re-installing windows again easier if you get a virus or spyware stuff it up, as you will have very little data to backup.

ok cheers for the tip.

will go 1 partition then, i already have a 640 external for all data and backup.

viruses/spyware will still infect both partitions though. at the end of the day its still one physical drive. if it gets damaged/infected everything will still be at risk. just keep it all on one partition and have a usb hdd with regular backups.

i prefer two but thats because i am running a matrix raid.