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Johnny_Blaze_47
11-22-2006, 01:46 PM
On a fresh installation of Windows XP Professional because that's what I'm going to be doing when I get home tonight.

I usually do this every few-six months, but was kind of forced to this time by problems relating to IE7.
nkdlunch
11-22-2006, 01:51 PM
Linux
Johnny_Blaze_47
11-22-2006, 01:52 PM
Linux

I've always wanted to try that. Maybe I will try it with a dual-boot once I get everything setup in Windows.
nkdlunch
11-22-2006, 01:54 PM
hell yeah. partition that bastard. make the linux partition as small as possible cause anyway u can mount the windows partition from linux
ShoogarBear
11-22-2006, 04:33 PM
You do a fresh install of your OS every six months?
JoeChalupa
11-22-2006, 04:42 PM
You do a fresh install of your OS every six months?

I have Mouse flush out my pc's from time to time. Keeps things running smooth.
baseline bum
11-22-2006, 05:41 PM
hell yeah. partition that bastard. make the linux partition as small as possible cause anyway u can mount the windows partition from linux

Linux can't write to NTFS partitions, so unless you want all of your data to be read only, make 4 partitions: 1st partition for Windows, 2nd linux, 3rd linux swap-partition, and fourth data. Make sure the data partition is FAT32 if you want full read & write access to it from both operating systems.
MannyIsGod
11-22-2006, 06:22 PM
When I had a crappy system before I would reformat more often.
Johnny_Blaze_47
11-22-2006, 06:45 PM
Wish I knew about that NTFS problem a little bit sooner. :lol

I am going to make a fresh partition to backup my data because I don't keep my external HD connected all the time.
Marhq
11-22-2006, 07:30 PM
Even if you only install Windows, it's always a good idea having at least two partitions, one for the OS itself and the other for your data (office files, mp3's, pictures). In that way, should you have to format/re install Windows, there's no need to move your data files. I'd also recommend having a third partition as swap space.

If you're going to try Linux, be sure to install Windows first. Linux can deal with an existing Windows and set your box for dual booting but Windows can't do it the other way around.

Saludos.
ducks
11-22-2006, 07:37 PM
buy the mac with xp installed and be happy
Brianna
11-22-2006, 08:05 PM
An Asian asking about a PC? what's next, Manny asking how to make Mexican food? :lmao