2 Windows 2K installs, 1 2003 Server and 1 XP...

[jaclaz]

Yep, sure it is possible, actually it's how "normal" systems i.e. those that do not have Raid capable controllers should be setup.

I find much better to have separate partitions for DATA, as it is easier to backup and faster to defrag.

About the SWAP file here are my two cents:

1) the swap must be set as FIXED (same amount minimum/maximum), size typically 2,5 times your memory.

2) if possible have your swap file in a separate partition

3) if possible have it on a different disk

4) if possible have it formatted as FAT32 (being a single file it will be faster)

5) if possible the partition should be in the part of the disk that have faster access

6) the swap file must be either deleted (from a parallel install) or defragged from time to time

7) you should turn off ALL not needed services, see here for reference:

http://www.blackviper.com/

Please note that the " size typically 2,5 times your memory" is just a guess value, and, depending of the use you make of the computer, if you have more than 512 Mb of memory, it could even be UNUSED, see here:

http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php

jaclaz