As 2015 comes to a close, Windows 10 surpasses 200 million installs

Winuser said:

You don't want all your small drives seen as one big drive? I do like Windows 10 but I don't think the average user will ever need that feature. As for me if I need more storage space I'll buy a bigger drive.

Hi there
Why junk perfectly good 750 and 500 GB drives when simply combining TWO will give you 1 - 1.5 TB - quite a useful size for backups etc. Some multi-media apps also have trouble when the directory on a physical drive runs out of space. With spanning you use mult-volumes and can add another if you need more.

Works for NAS without too many complaints so what's the scare in Windows. I've had it for AGES - not a single problem.

There's some redundancy built in too so data loss isn't actually a major problem in these cases.

People don't seem to have any trouble aggregating HDD's on NAS boxes -- all the NAS is doing is exactly the same but using a particular specialized type of Linux OS. If NAS is OK what's wrong with using the same feature on Windows - saves buying a NAS box if you don't need one.

Cheers
jimbo

whs said:

Even a lot of WD40 will get me to Win10 yet. I will revisit the question in 6 months from now.

WD40 is pretty expensive. Usually bit of alcohol (and a quick hit with a hammer) is cheaper and more efficient. Or Petrol/Gasoline.

Or I suppose WD40 and waiting for 6 months.

And then a hammer.

lx07 said:

WD40 is pretty expensive. Usually bit of alcohol (and a quick hit with a hammer) is cheaper and more efficient. Or Petrol/Gasoline.

Or I suppose WD40 and waiting for 6 months.

And then a hammer.

No if you use a hammer, parts could fly all over...messy.....use a good Drill, and drill some nice holes right thru it. :)

Up to @whs really. He wants WD40 (or rather doesn't), I like alcohol and hammers and you want to drill it.

I've a feeling I may be going off subject here slightly

jimbo45 said:

Hi there
Why junk perfectly good 750 and 500 GB drives when simply combining TWO will give you 1 - 1.5 TB - quite a useful size for backups etc. Some multi-media apps also have trouble when the directory on a physical drive runs out of space. With spanning you use mult-volumes and can add another if you need more.

Works for NAS without too many complaints so what's the scare in Windows. I've had it for AGES - not a single problem.

There's some redundancy built in too so data loss isn't actually a major problem in these cases.

People don't seem to have any trouble aggregating HDD's on NAS boxes -- all the NAS is doing is exactly the same but using a particular specialized type of Linux OS. If NAS is OK what's wrong with using the same feature on Windows - saves buying a NAS box if you don't need one.

Cheers
jimbo

Where did I say I was going to junk any HDDs? I have never needed to combine 2 drives and I doubt I ever will. I still say that this is a feature that very few average users will ever use.

whs said:

Even a lot of WD40 will not get me to Win10 yet. I will revisit the question in 6 months from now.

How about some PB Blaster?

I am impressed. You must have a lot of data. I could not even fill 100GBs.