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Whats best to run WinXP on... NTFS or Fat32.

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NTFS!!!!!
i have a "documented" experience about my switch to NTFS, and there are WAYY more benefets to using NTFS over fat32...
if the OS supports it, use it.
look for my ntfs thing...
it is in the Whats better for gaming thread.
use the search boards. :wink:

-DAvid

-Live, Learn, then build your own computer!-

Reply to HonestJhon

ummm...i can't find this post. Can you give some more info... on where to find it?

Reply to gorbetroff

Go with NTFS...much more stable!!!!!!!!!!

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Reply to groth2757

NTFS

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Reply to Zlash

I recommend NTFS.

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<A HREF="http://forumz.tomshardware.com/hardware/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=37796#37796" target="_new">Here it is...</A>

-DAvid

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Reply to HonestJhon

rofl.


<i>if <b>you know</b> <font color=white>you don't know<font color=black>, the way could be more easy ...

Reply to labdog

Another vote for ntfs.

Although, I have a small partition of FAT32 for common games. Like Max Payne and Icewind Dale, which are accessible through both sides (xp/me dual boot). Fortunately, neither check the registry, so I don't have to install the games twice and then patch.

Reply to ejsmith2

that depend of your needs.


<i>if <b>you know</b> <font color=white>you don't know<font color=black>, the way could be more easy ...

Reply to labdog
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