i hv 80 gb hdd, and i am using winxp sp2. i hv currently 4 partitions with 20 gb each..but my c drive is already only 40% free. if i format and keep only 3 partitions with c drive as 40 gb..will it b helpful concerning the speed and performence.....and i hope it does not hv any adverse affect on my system..
2007-06-17 02:34:07 · 8 answers · asked by seasikh 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Repartitioning will have little impact on performance. 40% free is rather good.
2007-06-17 02:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by ROY L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take that your c drive has about 8 gb space which is more than enough for virtual memory (a good rule of thumb is virtual memory should be 1.5-2 times the size of your actual ram). increasing it 40gb won't help at all since your os is still using the same amount of VM. Just do what other people says, cleanup your hd. Get apps like CCleaner that helps removes unwanted cookies and redundant files. Defragmenting your HD every once in a while (especially before installing a program) will help.
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2007-06-17 03:14:18 · answer #2 · answered by lyndongerald 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I think you've outsmarted yourself this time. 80Gb ain't a big drive these days, and I have no idea why you would want 4 small partitions. But with a small drive like yours, I think the space would be best used in a shared mode.
Good Luck
2007-06-17 02:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your 'c' drive needs a clean out. Check your list of installed programs for any that you no longer use and uninstall them. Check your saved folders and files to see if they are all still needed and delete any that no longer serve any purpose. Then empty your recycle bin and finally degragment your 'c' drive in order to tidy up the remaining items on the drive
2007-06-17 02:40:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try just doing a disk cleanup this will free up space and allow smoother function. also do a defrag.
2007-06-17 02:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by Cyber-Medic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont believe if anyone says NO.keep maximum space in c-drive.
a computers VIRTUAL MEMORY lies in C drive.the higher the free-space in c-drive ,the higher the VIRTUAL MEMORY.
which increases u r performance........
2007-06-17 02:55:02 · answer #6 · answered by sriram r(18yrs and young) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20 GB is more than enough my friend.
2007-06-17 02:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by bannie_boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but do not format any system files and folders
2007-06-17 02:49:46 · answer #8 · answered by mahir ahmed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋