Partitioning, Windows, and Parallels
I am ordering a 100GB hard drive for my Macbook (which is on order) and I plan to run Windows with Parallels
Should I partition my hard drive?
If so how?
How much space should I allocate to Windows--I plan to use only one program and will not use it for photos, web trolling etc.
Should I partition my hard drive?
If so how?
How much space should I allocate to Windows--I plan to use only one program and will not use it for photos, web trolling etc.
Comments
Originally posted by sammick
another site says 20GB
if you are using parallels you don't need to partition anything.
only if you use bootcamp do you need to partition your drive and apple does that for you.
Originally posted by sammick
I checked and it states a minimum of 1.5 GB
1.5 GB is probably very close to the starting size of Windows directory, but you have to remember that also the windows programs take space. Also OS's have bit of a nasty habit to grow over time, so you should take that also to account. Last advice I'm going to give to you, is never store your documents on same partition (virtual or real) with your OS. I know many people who like to install windows from scratch every half year. It helps if you don't have to remove all your documents before you do it. I have found that around 30Gigs is optimal size for my windows and for my progs.
also do you buy now and save some $$$ or wait...?
Windows is working fine--the only problem I had was the wireless connection --which was helped by some nice people on the Appleinsider genius bar
I was using wep instead of wap--when I changed that, and inserted my password it worked fine.
Apples Boot Camp installation instructions should be printed out and followed--they are perfect.
It is not a difficult installation