For which operating system is exFAT NOT an option when formatting a partition?
A. Windows XP with SP3
B. Windows XP with SP2
C. Vista with SP1
D. Vista
To determine for which operating system exFAT is NOT an option when formatting a partition, we need to consider the supported file system options of each operating system listed.
A. Windows XP with SP3: exFAT is NOT natively supported in Windows XP. Therefore, it is NOT an option when formatting a partition on this operating system.
B. Windows XP with SP2: Similarly, exFAT is NOT natively supported in Windows XP with SP2. Hence, it is also NOT an option when formatting a partition on this operating system.
C. Vista with SP1: Starting from Vista with Service Pack 1, Microsoft introduced exFAT support, making it an option for formatting a partition on this operating system.
D. Vista: Similarly, exFAT is an option for formatting a partition on Vista as well.
Based on the above analysis, the answer is: B. Windows XP with SP2.