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    HP Hard-drive Partitioning & Warranty question

    Discussion in 'HP' started by winginhunk, Sep 16, 2004.

  1. winginhunk

    winginhunk Notebook Enthusiast

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    On the software forum I had posted a question concerning the amount of hard drive partiton space needed to run XP-Pro OS. I have a HP zv5000z ordered with the standard 30 gig drive which I will be replacing with a 7200 RPM 60 gig drive. I will be partitioning the new drive into two partitions to separate the OS from other programs & data files. I was informed that 8 to 10 gigs will be OK. But another poster stated that he was advised by HP that partitioning the hard-drive will void all warranties. I have never heard of this before. Could it be that HP installs a hidden partition in their drives for storage of recovery files & utility files? I don't plan on partitioning the original HP installed drive anyway, but others might want to be aware of this if true. I have not checked it out with HP myself.

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    winginhunk, Sep 16, 2004
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    bootleg2go Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Just save your old 30GB drive and then if anything ever happens just put the origianl drive back in and you'll be ok.

    Jack

    "They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" (Ben Franklin)
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    bootleg2go, Sep 16, 2004
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