k1ng

Ok here's the deal: I was experimenting with partitioning after my last format. I split up my 60 gig HD into three partitions (3.5gb-Windows XP, 16.5gb-Installed Programs, 40-Storage(mp3s/movies/etc).

I was told that if I keep my windows files on a separate partition it would make windows run better. I've come to find out that 3.5 gigs is definately too small for my windows-only drive(even after i movied My documents and most/all my temp files to another drive). I don't really see any major benifits from having windows on a separate partition. And it's kind of been a hassle overall.

Seems like I have a few options:
1. Don't change anything until next format (in a couple months)
2. Keep the three partitions and just make my windows partitions bigger.
3. Merge my "Windows" and "Installed Programs" partitions, leaving me with only two partitions remaining (Windows/Program files AND Storage)

I would prefer to do either option 3.

Here's where you guys come in:
What program should I use to combine my two partitions? I was planning on using Partition Magic, but I've never used it before and so I'm not sure how well it will do the job I want.

Will I encounter a lot of headaches trying to combine my Windows drive and installed programs drive?

How great of a risk is there of me completely screwing up my partitions and having to unexpectantly format again?

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated!

__________________
"Delight in excellence is easily confused with snobbery by the ignorant." -Joseph Epstein