Recently, I bought an ASUS N series notebook with Windows 8. It came with 2 partitions on the hard drive - C:// and Data D://. I assume that C drive is meant for the operating system, programs and system folders. Data D: is presumably meant for all the user's data files including documents, pictures and music.
What I find confusing however, is that Libraries has Documents, Pictures, Music and Videos for storing data and those folders are in C:. They are also conveniently located at the top of the File Explorer screen. In addition, Windows 8 has a 'File History' feature, which backs up files as they are created, but will only back up files in Libraries. Window seems to encourage using Libraries for data files.
If I keep all my files in the Libraries folders on the C partition, then what is D drive for? Keeping files in means I cannot use the File History feature and I have to scroll down in File Explorer to get to the files. The D: partition is much bigger than the C: partition so , if I don't use it, a lot of space is wasted.
Can anyone enlighten me as to why there are 2 partitions? I have searched everywhere for an answer to this to no avail so would appreciate you responses.
What I find confusing however, is that Libraries has Documents, Pictures, Music and Videos for storing data and those folders are in C:. They are also conveniently located at the top of the File Explorer screen. In addition, Windows 8 has a 'File History' feature, which backs up files as they are created, but will only back up files in Libraries. Window seems to encourage using Libraries for data files.
If I keep all my files in the Libraries folders on the C partition, then what is D drive for? Keeping files in means I cannot use the File History feature and I have to scroll down in File Explorer to get to the files. The D: partition is much bigger than the C: partition so , if I don't use it, a lot of space is wasted.
Can anyone enlighten me as to why there are 2 partitions? I have searched everywhere for an answer to this to no avail so would appreciate you responses.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8