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Im wanting a Sony laptop but have heard that they contain all the o/s and software on a seperate partition on the hd. I dont like all the software they put these systems and was wondering if this partition can be removed( when I reformat c:) and my own fresh copy of xp installed ???. Can this be done or would I be stuck with the preinstalled stuff.
Thanks in advance.
Mark
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Posted: 2005-03-01 21:30:15
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I am on my 5th vaio laptop now and have never seen what you describe.
most laptops have the CAB files on the C drive so that when you do windows updates etc you don't need to keep reaching for the windows discs.
Also vaios come with restore discs which means that a 20 minute process gets your hard drive back to the state it was when you bought it
don't be put off, sony make great pc's! laptops and desktops
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Posted: 2005-03-01 21:38:19
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Thankyou, just reading that "The disk is divided to three partitions: (1) hidden restore partition (5 GB), (2) disk C:, and (3) disk D.
I need max amount of space hence want to either delete this 5gb partition or install a nice new copy of xp, with no software installed.
Can this be done ?
im not sure if its the same as on a desktop pc, but I Like to format c drive(wipe everything) then install xp from my xp disk
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Posted: 2005-03-01 21:52:44
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generally the vaios are partitioned into two equal parts and then there is a small amount reserved for writing everything from memory to disc for standby which is a great feature and allows for quick restart and getting back to where you were when you suspended
I've been using that feature since it was available on early laptops as a 3rd party option
not sure if there is a way to disable that using the sony software but if you really want to install XP yourself from a full XP disc then you can do want you want I guess, including how you want it partitioned
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Posted: 2005-03-01 21:56:11
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Thanks, Good to know, just got to pick the model now...
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Posted: 2005-03-01 22:17:45
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I just bought my 6th which is currently with UPS being delivered. its the S3XP and looks like a great replacement for my V505AP but Sony have a really good choice these days so take your time and choose wisely (name that movie
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Posted: 2005-03-01 22:20:00
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade ?
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Posted: 2005-03-01 22:30:00
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