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Very quick question.

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Which file system should Windows XP have? FAT32 or NTFS? If either one is find, what are the advantages/disadvatages to using either one?
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I use FAT32
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NTFS more secure
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Re: Very quick question.

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Originally posted by E Man
Which file system should Windows XP have? FAT32 or NTFS? If either one is find, what are the advantages/disadvatages to using either one?


I tought Win Xp was built On NTFS Just Like Win 2000 Pro

So why would you use Fat 32 ??

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ITs real up to the user

my self i use NTFS for 1 you don't have to do file scans on a unproper shut down and it is more secure can but passwords on files but as performs or which is better id say ther the same
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I am not a Big Gamer - But some of the Guys that game heavy Like Win 98se Fat 32 Because of the speed of The OS

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Well, I went with FAT32. Thanks for your input guys. Now, I found out I have a defective zip drive, so it's time to deal with that.
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