There are many advantages to using the NT File System (NTFS) over file systems based on the old-style File Allocation Table (FAT). For example, NTFS can track permissions and provide ownership of ...

Majid was unable to copy a movie from his PC to his newly acquired 32GB USB key, and wondered why. He sent me a screenshot that clearly indicated the problem, as it read “The file is too large for the ...

I have my system set up as a dual boot, and it will not boot in windows anymore. I suspect the file allocation table is bad. I need to recover some files before I reload windows. Is there a way to ...

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USB memory sticks offer a convenient way to store and transport business documents, so you have them with you at all times. Although the default File Allocation Table format offers greater ...