How much gb to install xp home ?

Wobbel · 04-20-2003, 02:50 AM

I'm going to do a complete clean install on my pc,format my drives and start all over again,messed things up in a serious way.
I have a 40 gb hard drive,and want to make 3 partitions,1 for xp and 2 for other programs.
So my question is:How much space would i need to instal xp home edition,incl updates,i was thinking something like 4-5 gb,but i want to keep as much room as possible for the other 2 sections.
So how much do i realy need ??

:?

LPDad · 04-20-2003, 04:27 AM

System REQUIREMENTS:
Windows XP Home Edition
PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.
Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
__________________________________________________

I would suggest leaving yourself 2.5 gB for your windows partition -- this should leave you ample room for adding a few extras, should the need arise.

there have been a few posts in the last couple of days that address this very issue--- do a search for the last 5 days for posts with the word drive in the subject line.

..also , Cirga and Rastagard have some good suggestions on this.

memory and the windows page file , a warning

rasta's tool kit

Drive Install (here i go, ready or not)

Wobbel · 04-20-2003, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the info

LPDad · 04-20-2003, 08:16 AM

NP, tell all your friends how helpful we are.

(we are trying to make a good impression and bring interesting people to our site)

Cirga · 04-20-2003, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by LPDad
NP, tell all your friends how helpful we are.

(we are trying to make a good impression and bring interesting people to our site)

LPDad is the XP guru. Everytime someone is stumped he knows the answer on XP.

I guess I shoudl install it someday?

ho ho ho

Good info LP

Wobbel · 04-20-2003, 05:17 PM

follow up:

Got everything installed again,took me 4 hours to put everything back in place,installed all the latest drivers.
Get my newsreader back online and updating the groups took the most time,but i can download movies and music again

I've got my disc in 3 parts now,1 for xp,1 for programs and 1 for music/movies,hope i can keep it a bit tidy now

Again,thanks for the advice.

04-20-2003, 02:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	How much gb to install xp home ? I'm going to do a complete clean install on my pc,format my drives and start all over again,messed things up in a serious way. I have a 40 gb hard drive,and want to make 3 partitions,1 for xp and 2 for other programs. So my question is:How much space would i need to instal xp home edition,incl updates,i was thinking something like 4-5 gb,but i want to keep as much room as possible for the other 2 sections. So how much do i realy need ?? :?

04-20-2003, 04:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
LPDad Admin & "Fixer" Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 2,293	System REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP Home Edition PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features) 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space. Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor CD-ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device __________________________________________________ I would suggest leaving yourself 2.5 gB for your windows partition -- this should leave you ample room for adding a few extras, should the need arise. there have been a few posts in the last couple of days that address this very issue--- do a search for the last 5 days for posts with the word drive in the subject line. ..also , Cirga and Rastagard have some good suggestions on this. memory and the windows page file , a warning rasta's tool kit Drive Install (here i go, ready or not) __________________ We don't need no stink'n TechSupport We ARE TechSupport. *LPDad* Administrator

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04-20-2003, 06:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	Thanks for the info

04-20-2003, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wobbel PCTT's Gatherer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: 2004 Posts: 2,861	follow up: Got everything installed again,took me 4 hours to put everything back in place,installed all the latest drivers. Get my newsreader back online and updating the groups took the most time,but i can download movies and music again I've got my disc in 3 parts now,1 for xp,1 for programs and 1 for music/movies,hope i can keep it a bit tidy now Again,thanks for the advice.