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selena · 02-25-2006, 10:12 AM

Getting ready to take the plunge, and double checking stuff before I do so.

As determined in another thread, I have obviously picked up some kind of something. I can't run the cmd window, or a couple of other windows related things.

I have an external drive to back up to. If I tell it to backup the computer, that will include the operating system, and I don't want that. I know to avoid telling it b/u windows files, but are there any others I don't want?

When I re-install, I am going to partition so that the os sets by itself. How much space should I allow for xp pro?
5 gigs???

PussyTeenies · 02-25-2006, 10:18 AM

it needs 1GB~~ of space
but to be on the safe side i use 6-15Gb for c:
to keep it small, clean and easy to use ghost images

selena · 02-25-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PussyTeenies

it needs 1GB~~ of space
but to be on the safe side i use 6-15Gb for c:
to keep it small, clean and easy to use ghost images

Thank you!

Damian_Maxcash · 02-25-2006, 10:28 AM

Try OneCare from Microsoft, they have a backup system that will just save the stuff thats been created on the computer - it will virus scan it before doing it as well.

woj · 02-25-2006, 10:31 AM

I would copy EVERYTHING over including windows folder, etc.. storage is very cheap now a days, might as well be safe...

selena · 02-25-2006, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by woj

I would copy EVERYTHING over including windows folder, etc.. storage is very cheap now a days, might as well be safe...

Pardons in advance for my ignorance, but if I copy everything over, and I have a virus (I haven't been able to detect one, but something is way wrong), when I restore from backup, won't that copy the virus into my fresh os?

Grapesoda · 02-25-2006, 11:37 AM

drives are cheap . . . use 1 60-80 gig drive just for the os and put all yer data somewhere else . . bmb

everestcash · 02-25-2006, 11:59 AM

5 gigs is an overkill, but then you may need more for installing programs

woj · 02-25-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by selena

Pardons in advance for my ignorance, but if I copy everything over, and I have a virus (I haven't been able to detect one, but something is way wrong), when I restore from backup, won't that copy the virus into my fresh os?

I was thinking you selectively restore it, restore only the stuff you need. You would reinstall windows, reinstall all the software, and then mostly copy over just the data you need...

The Captain · 02-25-2006, 01:28 PM

I feel your pain, its one of those things that just have to be done every once in awhile

Violetta · 02-25-2006, 01:38 PM

10 gigs for the C drive! That should be enough for all the programs + xp!

Remember to backup the stuff on your desktop. I ALWAYS forget the stuff I have on the desktop

selena · 02-26-2006, 03:46 PM

Well, that nasty chore is over with.

Except I never got the option to partition during installation.

So it is all back on the same section of the drive.

Which I guess isn't too bad. I hadn't had to reformat since I got it a year ago.

Now I'm off to read up and see what I missed while I was getting things back how I like them and having cocktails.

02-25-2006, 10:12 AM	#1
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	Format C Getting ready to take the plunge, and double checking stuff before I do so. As determined in another thread, I have obviously picked up some kind of something. I can't run the cmd window, or a couple of other windows related things. I have an external drive to back up to. If I tell it to backup the computer, that will include the operating system, and I don't want that. I know to avoid telling it b/u windows files, but are there any others I don't want? When I re-install, I am going to partition so that the os sets by itself. How much space should I allow for xp pro? 5 gigs??? __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

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02-25-2006, 10:28 AM	#4
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02-25-2006, 01:38 PM	#11
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02-26-2006, 03:46 PM	#12
selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	Well, that nasty chore is over with. Except I never got the option to partition during installation. So it is all back on the same section of the drive. Which I guess isn't too bad. I hadn't had to reformat since I got it a year ago. Now I'm off to read up and see what I missed while I was getting things back how I like them and having cocktails. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9