UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER FILES
FILE SYSTEMS
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exFAT32
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FAT32
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ext4
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ext3
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Detailed explanation-1: -(File Allocation Table32) The 32-bit version of the FAT file system. Employed on Windows PCs prior to the more advanced NTFS file system, the FAT32 format is widely used for USB drives, flash memory cards and external hard drives for compatibility between all platforms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, click Drive Converter (FAT32), and then click Next. In the Drives box, click the drive you want to convert to the FAT32 file system. Click Next, and then click OK.
Detailed explanation-3: -The FAT32 file system is suitable for smaller capacity flash memory devices (such as memory cards, USB drives, and other storage devices), while the NTFS file system is suitable for large capacity disks.
Detailed explanation-4: -For Windows Right-click on the USB drive. If you want to see the current file system first, choose Properties and you’ll see it next to the File system field. Choose Format from the context menu when you’re ready. Under File system, choose exFAT or FAT32 as desired.