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4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003 Server.

Figure 2-1 summarizes some of the features of these file systems.

NTFS ·File-level and folder-level security·Disk compression·File encryptionFAT or ·Dual boot configuration supportFAT32·No file-level security

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Figure 2-1

NTFS offers more features than FAT.

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Exam Tip Unless you are installing Windows XP Professional on a multiple-boot computer

that also has an operating system that cannot access NTFS partitions (such as Windows 98),

you should always use NTFS.

Using NTFS

Use NTFS when the partition on which Windows XP Professional will reside requires

any of the following features:

File- and folder-level security NTFS allows you to control access to files and fold-

ers. For additional information, see Chapter 8, “Securing Resources with NTFS

Permissions.”

Disk compression NTFS can compress files to store more data on the partition. For

additional information, see Chapter 10.

Disk quota NTFS allows you to control disk usage on a per-user basis. For additional

information, see Chapter 10.

Encryption NTFS allows you to encrypt file data on the physical hard disk by using the

Microsoft Encrypting File System (EFS). For additional information, see Chapter 10.

The version of NTFS in Windows XP Professional supports remote storage, dynamic

volumes, and mounting volumes to folders. Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000,

and Windows NT are the only operating systems that can access data on a local hard

disk formatted with NTFS.