NTFS is the file system used by Windows for its reliability, security, and support for large files and drives. It replaced older systems like FAT and FAT32, which had limitations in file size and partition size. NTFS includes features like file permissions, journaling, compression, and encryption, making it suitable for modern operating systems.
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20 Apr 2026 14:52
by Brian Lykke
The 4GB file size limit is a common issue when using FAT32 formatted drives. This explains why this limit exists and how to work around it by using different file systems.
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18 Apr 2026 09:54
by Brian Lykke
Windows hides certain files and folders by default to prevent accidental modification. You can enable the option to show hidden files in File Explorer, but be cautious when interacting with them as they often contain important settings.
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17 Apr 2026 05:57
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series on DesktopNerds
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13 Apr 2026 06:55
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series on DesktopNerds
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09 Apr 2026 06:57
by Brian Lykke
What Is a Crash Dump?
When Windows encounters a critical system error (often called a Blue Screen), it can write a memory dump file to disk.
These files contain information about what the system was doing at the moment of the crash.
We have another guide on analysing and debugging crash dumps, whi...
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08 Apr 2026 00:07
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series on DesktopNerds
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06 Apr 2026 06:22
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series on DesktopNerds
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03 Apr 2026 06:21
by Brian Lykke
Windows Prefetch files can reveal when and how often a program was run, making them valuable for forensic investigations.
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01 Apr 2026 00:07
by Brian Lykke
This article is part of the "Windows, Explained" series on DesktopNerds
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30 Mar 2026 06:12
by Brian Lykke