Re: Windows XP Home Edition SP2 NTFS

Hi

Yes - NTFS is more secure than FAT32.

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Will Denny
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"Jot" <Jot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I have just converted from FAT32 to NTFS.

Does Windows XP Home Edition SP2 support and recommend the use of NTFS?

Thanks to all those who reply.


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