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A file system is the overall structure in which files are named, stored, and
organized. Windows 2000 supports three file sytems: FAT, FAT32,
and NTFS. You choose a file system when you install
Windows 2000, 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. |