I think my external HD has given up the ghost. If that is the case I am going to take my boot drive out of my PC and replace the dead one. Then I plan on buying a new larger HD for my PC. When I go to install frsh version of Windows XP, what is the best way to set the system up in terms of partitions, location of all programs(I.E. - on a different partition than XP or even my secondary slave drive?) I am really looking to minimize the headache if I ever have to reinstall windows on this drive. I already keep all my data on the slave. Any other set up tips or links that could facilitate would be mucho appreciated.