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2005/12/11 17:54:00 (permalink)

Quick question...

I'm installing Windows XP Pro on a laptop that I'll be running music apps on. Do I want a Fat32 file system or a NTFS file system? The partition is already Fat32 from a previous Windows installation. Should I convert the partition to NTFS? (I know... that's two questions)

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    RE: Quick question... 2005/12/11 17:58:26 (permalink)
    Hi Sonic:
    The NTFS format is the preferred one for WinXP. More secure and minor fragmentation are the two major arguments for the decision.
    If you will make a fresh install, not convert from FAT32 to NFTS. Instead, delete the partition, boot from the WinXP CD and create a new partition and format it inside the OS installation routine.
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    Sonic
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    RE: Quick question... 2005/12/11 18:00:42 (permalink)
    Thanks, Juca!

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    RE: Quick question... 2005/12/11 18:36:09 (permalink)
    You definitely want NTFS! The file system is not only more stable and secure it will perform better than Fat32. Fat32 will give a bit better performance on smaller partitions but who has those anymore :)

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    RE: Quick question... 2005/12/11 19:05:31 (permalink)
    agreed -NTFS (Never Try other File Systems)
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