NTFS & FAT32

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what is the difference between NTFS and fat32? what is ntfs? what is
fat32? what is filesystem?
 
what is the difference between NTFS and fat32? what is ntfs? what is
fat32? what is filesystem?
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Based on "what is filesystem", you need to visit your local public
library and read a "Windows for Dummies" book first.
 
Windows XP is limited in that it can not create a FAT32 partition larger
than 32GB, however it can use a partition that is larger than 32GB if
you use a third party software application to create and format the
partition.

For the info on FAT32 see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310525/en-us
Formatting/Partitions see: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/en-us

Comparisons:
NTFS vs. FAT: Which Is Right for You?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/russel_october01.mspx
FAT32 or NTFS: Making the Choice:
http://www.theeldergeek.com/ntfs_or_fat32_file_system.htm

Converting a partition from FAT32 to NTFS:
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/ntfscvt.php
At the end of the above article it talks about product activation.

How to convert a FAT16 volume or a FAT32 volume to an NTFS file system in
Windows XP
MS KB Article: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307881
 
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