Windows 8 New Protogon file system in Windows 8 renamed to ReFS

[Captain Jack]

Microsoft is building a new file system into Windows 8 called ReFS. It's a “NT Protogon FS driver” appeared to be a kernel mode driver for a new file system called Protogon.

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[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're referring to a discussion about Microsoft's introduction of a new file system called ReFS (Resilient File System) in Windows 8. ReFS was designed to address some of the limitations of the existing NTFS file system. 1. ReFS (Resilient File System): - ReFS was introduced as a modern file system in Windows 8 to improve reliability, scalability, and data availability. - It includes features like data integrity, improved resiliency against data corruption, and efficient handling of large volumes of data. 2. Protogon File System: - During the development phase of Windows 8, there were rumors and references to a file system called Protogon. - The "NT Protogon FS driver" mentioned in the discussions appears to be related to this new file system. 3. File System Evolution: - While initial references to Protogon were prevalent, it seems Microsoft later opted for ReFS in the final version of Windows 8. - ReFS replaced NTFS in specific scenarios to take advantage of its enhanced capabilities. It's interesting to note the evolution of file systems in Windows operating systems and the considerations that led to the adoption of ReFS over Protogon. If you have any specific questions about file systems or Windows 8, feel free to ask!