Windows 10: Should I create separate partitions for the OS and my files on my primary, 512 GB SSD?

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Partitioning an SSD

Hi,

My new Huawei Matebook x pro has come with a 512 GB SSD storage.

In my previous laptop (having an HDD), I was using two logical partitions other than the OS Primary partition for storing my personal data for two reasons:

1) In case the OS gets corrupted or requires a format, we just have to format C: and make a new installation and the personal data remains intact on other partitions.

2) Partitioning increases the access speed on HDD is what I've read on a few articles.

My question are:

1) Is it OK to partition the SSD for storing the personal data for above reasons?

2) If yes, would it affect the access time?

3) I just need one drive apart from C: to store my personal data. Should I create primary partition or logical partition?

Regards,

Aayush

 

W7 Hard drive partition issue

to get rid of that 100 meg windows partition that setup creates for you on a new install on a blank hdd:

- press shift+f10 when on the partition management screen in setup <-- this opens a command prompt
- diskpart <-- start the windows command line partition management tool
- list disk <--- list the installed hdds in this computer for the next step
- select disk 0 <- might have to replace 0 with the number of the correct disk
- clean <-- this will erase all data on the disk you selected one step up- dont use the wrong disk!
- create partition primary <- creates a primary partition taking up all space on the drive, adjust the command if necessary
- exit, exit to exit diskpart and the command prompt
- click refresh in partition manager and select your newly created partition and install to that

 

Transfer OS from 512 to 1tb SSD

I'm in the process of building a new rig. I would like to transfer the OS from my current 512 SSD to a 1tb SSD. My Os is already linked to my MS account and I printed out the steps about using the troubleshooter after a significant hardware change. The Question is: Can I clone the 512 to the 1tb or does it require a clean install? OS is Win 10 Pro.