Hello everyone
Im INSTALLING WINDOWS XP Pro. on a single new HDD 300 GB, im at the stage where i need to create partition size. What would be a good size for C: ? and D:
Any kind of advise would be great. Thank You.For me it would depend on how many programs you're going to install & their size / types of data (photos, music files). If a lot of programs, then a bigger size for the operating system (C:). If more data, the a larger size for the extended (D:) drive.

I have 2 80G hard drives, one for the operating system and ANOTHER for all the data I save. That way if the hard drive with the operating system tanks, all my data is on another drive and safe.

Alan <><
I have a 250GB HD, (C:) partition is 30GB, and rest is (D:)

Don't think you'd need much more than 30GB for the primary partition. Could possibly go as little as 15GB, but if you have a 300GB HD then your not going to miss that extra wee bit to take it to 20 or 30Gig.

All you'd need to do is create a "Program Files" folder in the (D:) drive and install programs to that directory. That way all your data is secure, albeit LESS secure than having 2 HD's like ale52's setup.Hello and Thank you for your advise GUYS, you have given me a very clear information. Deo i like the idea with your two hard drives, im going to try that on my other PC. Take care. Thank You.I started with 10 GB but in the last 3 years I have grown it to 15.Be sure to let us know how you get on Tufek100