June 13th, 2008, 07:01 AM
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Even Windows XP Help File has info: File systems
A file system is the overall structure in which files are named, stored, and organized. Windows supports three file systems: FAT, FAT32, and NTFS. You choose a file system when you install Windows, format an existing volume, or install a new hard disk.
Before you decide which file system to use, you should understand the benefits and limitations of each file system. Changing a volume's existing file system can be time-consuming, so choose the file system that best suits your long-term needs. If you decide to use a different file system, you must back up your data and then reformat the volume using the new file system. However, you can convert a FAT or FAT32 volume to an NTFS volume without formatting the volume, though it is still a good idea to back up your data before you convert.
Related Topics - will tell you info about each type.
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