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    Windows 7 Partitioned Drive Install Question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sinnin, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. Sinnin

    Sinnin Newbie

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    I just got a brand new Windows 7 machine that came with a partitioned hard drive. Are there any advantages/disadvantages as to which partition I install WoW (or any game/program for that matter) on? The one with the OS or the one w/o?

    Thanks!
     
    Sinnin, Apr 22, 2010
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    ziddy123 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Advantage?

    Well, if you install all your games on another partition, separate from your O/S it will be easy if you have any problems with your O/S.

    If you need to reinstall, you don't have to reinstall your games or redownload them if you have Steam.

    It's very cool this way. Game speeds, yeah, no difference. Load times may be slightly slower, but shouldn't be an issue.
     
    ziddy123, Apr 22, 2010
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