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Old 04-18-2008, 03:02 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Daniels2386 View Post
I was wondering when you reformat I know you can create multiple partitions. I wanted to know if I can create just a partition big enough for XP Pro and then have a separate partition for all my files, software, etc. That way when ever I get a virus or have to reformat I wont lose or have to delete my stuff and can just put a fresh XP pro OS back on? Is this possible or make any sense?
Makes perfect sense and is an excellent idea
Just create the extra partitions during the XP install and you are all set.
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