Partitioning Hard Drive

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Jeff

I currently have my 40Gig hard drive partitioned into two
partitions. I am probably going to have to reload
windows and am wondering if there are any benifits to
having/not having partitions? Specifically, in
performance - does one or the other offer faster access
or readability?
Jeff
 
Hi Jeff,

There are several advantages to having multiple partitions and/or drives.
The one that applies to your situation is; you can store all your files in
another location so they aren't lost if you find it necessary to re-format!
Some applications perform better if installed to a partition or drive other
than the one the OS is on, PhotoShop being one. Regular maintenance, i.e.,
decrementing the OS partition, cleanup, etc., doesn't take so long, you
don't have to do the whole system at once. There are others that don't come
to mind right now.

Do you really need to re-format? You may be able to fix whatever is wrong
without so drastic a measure. Post back and state what your problems are,...
with your computer that is. We don't need to know anything about your
personal life! Someone may be able to help.

LOL, JAX
 
Jax,
As to my issues that are leading me to want to reformat.
The main reason has to do with Office 2003 (had the same
issue with office xp) and the templates not working
correctly. THis is not an issue with the same softward
loaded on antoher machine. For instance, in publisher,
if I choose a template that has color in the heading
(with some random design) and try to use it, the color
will not show up. The dotted line place holders will
show, but the acutal image will not. I have tried
everything imaginable with Microsoft and with Sony and
have come to the conclusion that I have a corrupt file
somewhere.
I have as sony viao grx, windows xp sp1, office 2003, and
all available software and driver updates.

Any thoughts?

jeff
 
Hi Jeff,

Have you tried checking the disk for errors? You can do that by r-clicking
the OS drive and selecting properties, then on the tools tab, you will see
error checking. Select it and agree with it running after re-boot, re-boot.
Another thing to try is; go to Start > Run and type "sfc /scannow"(without
quotes), make sure you have the space between the c and / . click OK and
insert your CD when prompted.

If these fail, you can try an in-place install, repair install, whatever.
The link below will give you instructions for that.
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm#How to access Safe Mode:

If you choose to do a repair install, you will not loose any of your
information or settings except, you will need to re-install SP1a and other
critical updates. Before you do the install, remove the offending programs
through the add-remove feature of the program, if it has one. If not, use
add-remove in control Panel.

Keep us posted.

JAX
 
You got me on that one. Each computer Mfr. adds and removes windows
components to suit themselves. What could it hurt to try, you're looking at
re-formatting anyway?

JAX
 
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