Installing programs on a blank partiton

Hi: If I understand the the recommendation, it is to have ALL programs installed on "C," along with the OS. Correct?

I haven't done that, following a contrary recommendation of some two years ago when I set up my computer. My application programs are on "D." I now understand that parts of them have/may have been put on "C." My data files are on "E."

I backup everything weekly to an external HD using Acronis' TrueImage. I also use Cobian for misc. backups. I have PartitionMagic, so I could supposedly combine "D" with "C." I would have a viable TI backup just in case disaster occurred! Should I go this route at this time? I have many application programs on "D."

{redoak}

Thanks, "Noyb" for responding. PM does have a mode for combining partitions. I understand it is a risky endeavor, however. That is why a TI image backup is so important.

I am so used to operating as I am set up that I am going to "leave good enough alone." I don't find the extra partition bothersome in any way. If and when I have to reestablish my system, I'll deal with the complications, if any.

{redoak}

"Noyb": I guess I wanted to make use of PM after buying it!! No, only partially true. You see, I didn't have the advantage of many hours perusing TSG for info that would make me a more sophisticated user of computer equipment and programs when I partitioned the XHDD. At the time I thought it would be best to put the Acronis TI images in one and Cobian backed up misc. files in another. I have since realized what you point out is true. Further, one of the regular "experts" here has mentioned that folders can be used in a manner to mimic partitions.

I am no where near running out of space on my primary HDD. I drop off outdated backups from the XHDD when space is needed. That is necessary with TI especially. I still can keep three backups in place at one time, however.

Nice chatting with you- {redoak}