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Windows xp,NTFS,or FAT32?
Name: LUKE Date: April 26, 2004 at 17:53:39 Pacific OS: xp CPU/Ram: 75mhz/64mbs
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I want to install windows xp,but dont know which one to install on ntfs,or fat32.And what are the advantages of ntfs or fat32?Can you use them both?
Name: aceisaneight Date: April 26, 2004 at 18:09:02 Pacific
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use ntfs. fat32 wont work with XP
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Response Number 2
Name: starman1746 Date: April 26, 2004 at 18:12:13 Pacific
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XP works with both file systems. During installation, you can choose which to format in. FAT32 is a little faster, NTFS is more secure and you can encrypt files.
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Response Number 3
Name: Chunko Date: April 26, 2004 at 18:12:29 Pacific
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Actually Fat 32 will work with xp. NTFS hands down. http://www.duxcw.com/faq/win/ntfs.htm I use to know of a site that went into great detail in regards to fat32 and ntfs differences but cant seem to find it. Just do a couple google searches on ntfs/fat32 and you're bound to get many listings. good luck (:
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Response Number 4
Name: starman1746 Date: April 26, 2004 at 18:17:21 Pacific
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Broherlove, you're not going to put XP on a 75 Mhz computer, are you?
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Response Number 5
Name: LUKE Date: April 26, 2004 at 18:35:05 Pacific
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I overclocked my 75mhz cpu to 81mhz. that should be enough speed to run win xp.LOL...it is 750mhz.just kiddin.Thanks gents!!
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