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Old 02-25-2008, 04:27 AM
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does having 2 partitions in xp slow down my computer?
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Not really.
It is a good idea to use the 2nd partition for your data. That way, if your OS crashes, you can reload the OS on the primary partition, and not lose your data on the other.

This configuration will lose your data IF your hard drive dies, but not if your OS crashes
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no not at all. if u can separate ur downloads or settings or music into 2 different partitions then your computer wont be clustered with a lot of stuff in just 1 folder
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yes definetly better to have a partition incase the OS needs reinstalling as the others have said. I dont believe it slows things down either. if anything it will be more organized.
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Yes having partition do nto slowdown ur PC Try to be in habbit of having the partitions created according to your needs.
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