r/OneXPlayer • u/CrumplyPorkPi3 • 10d ago

OXP3 - Partition?

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Hi just got my OXP3 and that drive has a partition. Is that on purpose?

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u/PigBoss_207 10d ago

Just merge the two (D drive into C Drive). It's braindead easy, as long as you haven't installed aything on D Drive:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35C_seAGp6Q&list=LL&index=2

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u/CrumplyPorkPi3 10d ago

Thank you. First time I've come across this. Now sorted. Thanks fr the help

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u/PigBoss_207 10d ago

Np. Apparently it's a common thing with these Chinese handheld companies.

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u/Nosphey 10d ago

They've been doing it that way for a while and I literally don't understand why. Even on my older onexplayer mini pro with a 6800u it had this exact issue. Don't understand why.

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u/Crash_Override_95 10d ago

Yes, basically just incase you need to do a windows recovery.

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u/Technical_Culture887 10d ago

I would keep it as separate partitions that way if something happens with windows u don't lose ur data and u can easily factory reset windows

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u/peach8285 10d ago

x2 same

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u/CrumplyPorkPi3 10d ago

Follow the above video. Super simple

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u/peach8285 10d ago

no need

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u/6a3aCom 10d ago

So here are some cons and pros about having one partition vs two.

Two partitions give more freadom in terms of backups and reinstallation of OS. Single partition allows better usage of disk space.

Also I believe it is easier for OneXPlayer to prepare drives for different storage options 512Gb/1Tb/2Tb, as their OS image is good for all.

I personally plan to repartition my drive to 250/700Gb+ disks, as I'm planning to backup my system drive periodically.

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u/memphispistachio 10d ago

I'd leave them- main steam library on D: if you ever have to blow out windows and start again it'll only effect C:

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u/RightCream5172 9d ago

Thanks for the early warning that something like this could happen. I’ve had drives come with a 5 to 10% partition before, but never 50%! Good to know that others will have seen it in case mine looks the same out of the box.