Windows supports two types of disks: Basic and Dynamic. Basic disks are the standard disk type used by Windows and support the NTFS, FAT, and exFAT file systems. Basic disks can be divided into primary partitions and logical drives within extended partitions. Dynamic disks, on the other hand, offer more advanced features such as support for software-based RAID and the ability to create volumes that span multiple disks. However, dynamic disks are not supported on all versions of Windows, and converting a basic disk to a dynamic disk can cause data loss, so it should only be done with caution and a backup of important data.
1. NTFS (New Technology File System) - This is the default file system format for modern versions of Windows, providing features such as file and folder permissions, encryption, and compression.
2. FAT32 (File Allocation Table) - This is an older file system format that is still supported by Windows for compatibility with older devices and operating systems. However, it has limitations on file size and partition size.
3. exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) - This is a newer file system format that supports larger file sizes and partitions than FAT32, making it useful for external storage devices like USB drives and SD cards.
4. ReFS (Resilient File System) - This is a newer file system format that is designed for high-performance and reliability, particularly for large-scale data storage and server environments. However, it is only available in certain editions of Windows, such as Windows Server.