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FAT32
FAT32 is a file system that is compatible with Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows
2000 and Windows XP; however, it has limitations. In Windows 2000 and Windows XP,
you will not be able to create a partition greater than 32GB.
NTFS
NTFS is a newer file system that is compatible only with Windows NT, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP. It has fewer limitations than FAT 32 and will enable a partition to be created
that is larger than 32GB.
Important Note
:
Please refer to
Chapter 5. Technical Information,
section
5.2
FAT 32 vs. NTFS
, for a more detailed discussion on the differences between the two
systems.
13) Click
Next
.
14) Click
Finish
.
15)
Disk Management
will create the partition and begin formatting the drive. Once
completed, close
Disk Management
and your new drive will be ready for use.
4.1.2 Formatting and Partitioning Using Windows 98 SE and Windows Me
If you wish to utilize the native disc utilities programs on Windows 98 SE or Windows Me,
the drive needs to be assigned a letter, and then formatted. Be sure to start this process with
the drive disconnected.
1) Right-click
My Computer
. Select
Properties
.
2) Click the
Device Manager
tab.
3) Ensure that
View devices by type
is selected. Expand the menu next to
Disk Drives
by
clicking the
+
sign, and current hard drives connected to the computer will be listed. Next,
connect the hard drive and click
Refresh
. A new drive should be listed. Double-click on the
new drive.
4) Click the
Settings
tab.
5) If selected, deselect the
Int 13 unit
option, and select
Removable
. With the removable box
checked, you will be able to assign the drive a new letter below (be sure you select a letter
that is not already in use by another drive).
6) Click
OK
.
7) In most cases, Windows 98 SE and Windows Me will warn you that you have made
changes to the hardware settings, and will ask if you want to shut down your computer. Click
Yes
.
8) Power the computer back on.
9) After Windows reboots, open up
My Computer
.
10) Right-click on the new drive (with the letter it was assigned), and select
Format
. Proceed
to format the drive (time will vary depending on the drive size).