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    Dell 1564 - reformat or partition???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by parsons, Jun 13, 2010.

  1. parsons

    parsons Newbie

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    I got a new Dell 1564. It originally had 2 partitions, but I have already deleted the partitions so I have 1 C drive (500gb).

    My question is: What do people recommend...a fresh reformat to get rid of bloatware....or just delete what I dont want???

    Also is it best to keep 2 partitions??
     
    parsons, Jun 13, 2010
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  2. Jako

    Jako Notebook Evangelist

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    Fresh installation is always the best solution as long as you have:
    time, knowledge, all drivers, experience or a few cans of good beer.
     
    Jako, Jun 13, 2010
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  3. woofer00

    woofer00 Wanderer

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    Keep the restore partition and do a clean install unless you know you'll always have the reinstall discs.
     
    woofer00, Jun 13, 2010
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  4. bigsloth

    bigsloth Notebook Enthusiast

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    one partition is bad idea, 3 partitions will be better(for performance,organization,),c: for system(os) d:for applications(softwares),e:your personal files,if you have os-disk ,restore partition can be deleted.
     
    bigsloth, Jun 14, 2010
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  5. bigsloth

    bigsloth Notebook Enthusiast

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    btw,the os-disk means oem dvd
     
    bigsloth, Jun 14, 2010
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