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Gain ten points with a M.2 drive.

Gain ten points with a M.2 drive.

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UDK
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08-08-2016, 05:45 PM
#1
Consider using the entire ADATA 1Tb M.2 as a boot drive. You can install Windows 10 there without needing to allocate separate partitions. This avoids the issue of the C drive expanding indefinitely and helps manage your storage more effectively.
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UDK
08-08-2016, 05:45 PM #1

Consider using the entire ADATA 1Tb M.2 as a boot drive. You can install Windows 10 there without needing to allocate separate partitions. This avoids the issue of the C drive expanding indefinitely and helps manage your storage more effectively.

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Colefusion
Senior Member
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08-13-2016, 01:50 PM
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Colefusion
08-13-2016, 01:50 PM #2

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mylesharley
Member
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08-14-2016, 11:44 AM
#3
Thank you. It seems you're considering using part of the C drive for quicker performance. Your current drive holds more than 500GB, though it does have some unnecessary files.
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mylesharley
08-14-2016, 11:44 AM #3

Thank you. It seems you're considering using part of the C drive for quicker performance. Your current drive holds more than 500GB, though it does have some unnecessary files.

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Biel_extremer
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08-14-2016, 01:42 PM
#4
I divided the 200 GB into a section for Windows and the remaining for games and data.
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Biel_extremer
08-14-2016, 01:42 PM #4

I divided the 200 GB into a section for Windows and the remaining for games and data.

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hanredfire
Junior Member
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08-22-2016, 08:05 PM
#5
Windows automatically generates the required partitions, so you don’t have to create them manually.
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hanredfire
08-22-2016, 08:05 PM #5

Windows automatically generates the required partitions, so you don’t have to create them manually.

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busyman201
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08-23-2016, 10:22 PM
#6
My C drive only rises a bit when I add updates or install new apps. I rarely store anything there, mainly because it’s simpler to reinstall Windows later and avoid the hassle of remembering where all my files are saved. I’ve been doing this for a long time now. My friends and family just save things in the default spot that apps recommend, which really frustrates me... especially when I’m asked to do something for them and you end up wasting time restoring a backup from C.
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busyman201
08-23-2016, 10:22 PM #6

My C drive only rises a bit when I add updates or install new apps. I rarely store anything there, mainly because it’s simpler to reinstall Windows later and avoid the hassle of remembering where all my files are saved. I’ve been doing this for a long time now. My friends and family just save things in the default spot that apps recommend, which really frustrates me... especially when I’m asked to do something for them and you end up wasting time restoring a backup from C.

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DJBazzInc
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08-28-2016, 07:02 PM
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This approach doesn’t offer much advantage unless you plan to run two operating systems together. As you use more space, keep track of the programs you install and note where they store their data.
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DJBazzInc
08-28-2016, 07:02 PM #7

This approach doesn’t offer much advantage unless you plan to run two operating systems together. As you use more space, keep track of the programs you install and note where they store their data.

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_Skyqueen99_
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08-28-2016, 07:55 PM
#8
Creating a system partition offers advantages such as simpler imaging and reduced file size. Whether you need to recover your system after an issue or just make a backup, keeping the partition small is beneficial. This allows you to store programs and system files without games (for instance). With a large second HDD (4 TB or more), the difference may be less critical since you can back up everything, but it will still require more time than imaging just the system and programs.
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_Skyqueen99_
08-28-2016, 07:55 PM #8

Creating a system partition offers advantages such as simpler imaging and reduced file size. Whether you need to recover your system after an issue or just make a backup, keeping the partition small is beneficial. This allows you to store programs and system files without games (for instance). With a large second HDD (4 TB or more), the difference may be less critical since you can back up everything, but it will still require more time than imaging just the system and programs.

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mumustrak
Senior Member
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09-17-2016, 07:40 AM
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However, there are times when the program doesn't offer a location selection option. I steer clear of apps stored on the C drive and have relocated Docs/Downloads to another drive.
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mumustrak
09-17-2016, 07:40 AM #9

However, there are times when the program doesn't offer a location selection option. I steer clear of apps stored on the C drive and have relocated Docs/Downloads to another drive.

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moe160
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09-24-2016, 01:37 PM
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It doesn't make sense. Use your SSD as much as possible. Transferring files to the secondary drive, unless that drive is also an SSD, isn't recommended.
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moe160
09-24-2016, 01:37 PM #10

It doesn't make sense. Use your SSD as much as possible. Transferring files to the secondary drive, unless that drive is also an SSD, isn't recommended.