Setting up a new computer

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I am getting a new computer, an AMD 64 dua processor with two 160 each
RAID drives and a gig of memory. I'm also switching to XP Pro. Any
suggestions on partitioning the new drive? I'm presently using XP Home
with a second hard drive which I will probably use in the new system. I
partitioned the second hard drive, but never partitioned the present
computer's C: drive. Instead, I kept the C: drive for programs and the
second hard drive for my data.

I used Subst commands in an autoexec bat file to simplify getting to
often used directories with long file names. Any suggestions will be
much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Yve
 
Physically install 1 disk at a time,boot to xp cd,recovery,disregard the text,
type:DiskPart In DiskPart create a partition,then press ESC key,then type:
EXIT Shut off computer,install other hd solo,do the same as outlined.After
shutdown,plug in both hds,set BIOS for RAID,After BIOS,create a RAID set,
boot to xp cd,press F6 for drivers,after continue on to xp cd boot
menu,install
xp.
 
Thanks, Andrew. I'm hoping it comes with the RAID drives installed.
Just in case, I'll print your answer out and hope I don't need it.
 
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