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    RC1 x64 requires 20GB HDD?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by QuadAllegory, May 6, 2009.

  1. QuadAllegory

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    I was looking at the minimum specs for W7 RC1 x64 and it says 20GB HDD. But I wonder if the final release will use more than that after updates installed. Also, what does Vista x64 usually use with all updates installed? I ask this because I'm thinking of getting an X25-E 32GB (all 32GB is usable) for OS and Apps only. I'm trying to find out how many GB's I'll have left after OS install and updates, to have room for a few applications. It seems like it might be doable, but I just wonder how many apps can squeeze on it.
     
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    You should be able to fit all that in 20GB as long as you disable system restore and hibernation.
     
    Blacky, May 6, 2009
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    I run both x32 and x64 7100 on 15Gb virtual disks (VirtualBox). There is about 4 Gb left over after a full install and a trip through Windows Updates.
     
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    Yeah alot of people miss that the hibernation file takes as much as your ram, page file as much as the ram. System restore adds up real quick as well.
     
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  5. QuadAllegory

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    If there would only be about 4-5gb left after updates etc., then that's just too small. If I could get 8gb ram and turn off pagefile, hibernate, system restore, then maybe it would work.
     
    QuadAllegory, May 7, 2009
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    Win7 RC1 x64 needs 20 gb of hd space? I was thinking 5 gb max...I'm DLing the RC now, and was planning to put it on a 6 gb partition I have...I guess not? Need a bigger partition for this?
     
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    64 bit takes more than 5 GB space. I installed it last night. It's no better than Vista IMO. 6 GB is not enough for 64 bit.
     
    coolguy, May 7, 2009
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    You can set the system restore size in Windows 7.
     
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    my /windows (x32) is 8 Gb on the desktop machine.

    Bottom line, 6 Gb is too small.
     
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    Alright I have an extra drive. Will put it on there.
     
    McGrady, May 7, 2009
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