Chapter 13: File Systems

Overview

On readable/writable disks, Microsoft Windows XP Professional supports the NTFS file system and three file allocation table (FAT) file systems: FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32. On CD-ROM and DVD media, Windows XP Professional supports two file systems: Compact Disc File System (CDFS) and Universal Disk Format (UDF).

When choosing a file system for readable/writable disks, you must consider the features associated with each file system. You must also consider limitations, such as maximum volume size, cluster size, file size, and compatibility with other operating systems.

Related Information

• For more information about boot sectors, defragmenting volumes, and using Chkdsk.exe, see Troubleshooting Disks and File Systems in this book.

• For more information about disks and volumes, see Disk Management in this book.

• For more information about system recovery, see Tools for Troubleshooting in this book.

• For more information about sharing folders and shared folder permissions, see Managing Files and Folders in this book.