keeping the OS partition streamlined? how?

[GLO]

I have noticed that even though i have assigned separate partitions for the OS(C:), Program files(D:) and data(F:), some software still continue to bloat the OS drive!

Programs for example Norton AV lets you assign it to the drive of your choice; in my case D: but there are some parts that still install in the C:! Like Shared Symantec data.

How can i avoid this?

[N1K]

I'm afraid you can't, because that's Symantec's philosophy..

[GLO]

Thanks Ninnox,

In that case, do you know of any other methods to keep the OS partition as lean as possible?

[N1K]

You could use NOD32 but I'm not sure that NOD won't put some folder on C: drive even if you select D: drive for installation...