what is FAT32? its on my d drive and taking up alot of space.?

Question

and whats a d drive please?

Answer 1

Each computer drive -- whether a hard disk, floppy, CD, or even multiple partitions on a single hard drive -- has a drive letter.

MSWindows assigns the letter C to the main hard drive. The next one in line, whatever it is, is called D, and so on.

FAT32 is a MSWindows-based file-system, which is how the computer keeps track of what is stored on the hard drive. It seems like your hard drive is split into a least two partitions, C and D, with the D part of the drive storing (organizing) files using a FAT32 file system.

The FAT32 file system itself is not what's taking up the space -- it's all the files and data stored on that disk.

Answer 2

FAT32 is the name for the way that your operating system (windows) stores files on your hard drive. Usually devices are lettered in this order:
A = floppy disc
C = Primary hard disc
D= secondary hard disc or cd / dvd drive
E = cd/dvd drive

so your D drive is likely to be a hard disc inside your computer. This means "permanent" memory that does not self delete when the machine is turned off.

FAT32 is not taking up space on your system, its the name for the way the data is stored, so when you see the pie chart for space remaining on your disc, the section labelled FAT32 is simply the bit your computer is storing data on.

If you are running out of space, you either need to delete some stuff - movies take up loads of space, for example, or you need to by more storage: possibly a bigger hard drive or another one.

I guess you're on windows 98 or earlier because XP uses a system called NTFS Either way, you should be able to attach another drive quite easily :-)

Answer 3

Usually the D drive is your CD device (A is floppy disk, E is DVD drive[if you have both a CD & DVD], F drive an external memory, and C is your hard drive). I presume your D Drive is in fact your Hard Drive/Memory, and FAT32 is part of your Windows Operating System. The only way to remove this is to remove Windows and try using Linux. Alternatively, upgrade your memory.