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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Single Operating System Computers

    If you will only be using one operating system on your computer, Windows XP, you have the option of segmenting your disk into one or multiple partitions. You are usually given this option early on in the installation process; consult your documentation if you are not given this option. There are technical arguments as to which is better, but in the end it comes down to personal choice. In general an average home user or small business should use a single partition for a single operating system computer.

    On the Other: Multiple Operating System Computers

    If you will be installing Windows XP and another operating system, such as Linux or Windows 7, you must create a bootable partition for each intended operating system. The primary reason is quite elementary; this keeps your computer from installing resources created for Windows XP on your alternate operating system and vice versa.

    Bottom Line

    The oft-repeated engineering mantra K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Silly) is usually recommended for everyday users with a single operating system. In the case of a multiple OS machine however, you must use a multipartition architecture.

    Source:

    EduBook: Can You Run Two Operating Systems in One Computer

    StorageReview.com: Hard Disk Drives - Partitioning, Partition Sizes and Drive Lettering

    Microsoft: Windows XP

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