🔍 Understanding Windows File Systems: FAT, FAT32, NTFS, CDFS, and UDF Explained In the world of computers, file systems are crucial. They determine how data is named, stored, organized, and accessed. Every operating system — from Windows and DOS to Macintosh and UNIX — utilizes some form of a hierarchical (tree-like) file system where files are placed into folders or directories for logical storage. Let's break down the key file systems supported by Windows 2000 and later, including their characteristics, advantages, limitations, and support across operating systems. 📁 What is a File System? A file system defines: Naming conventions (character limits, valid characters) File path structure Storage organization Security features (like access permissions and encryption) 🗂️ Windows Supported File Systems 1. FAT (File Allocation Table) Used with DOS and early Windows versions Supports partitions up to 4 GB No spaces in filenames No built-in...