What file system should my Window 7 partition be?

amplifiedrhythm

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I am using a Gparted boot CD (on my other computer) to create a new partition to install Windows 7. It has an option where you select a file system for your new partition, and I'm not entirely sure what this means.

The partition for my Windows XP installation uses a "ntfs" file system, so should I use that or leave it "unformatted"?

I really need help here, thanks in advance.
 

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Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000 3.1GHzG.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2...ATI Radeon HD4350 512mb
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home built
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Windows 7 Professional x64
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000 3.1GHz
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Asus M3A78-EM
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G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
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ATI Radeon HD4350 512mb
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on board
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Samsung SyncMaster 206bw
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1680x1050
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Seagate 250gb
WD 160gb
WD 250gb USB
Maxtor 40gb (backup)
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Thermaltake PurePower 500watt
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Apevia
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wireless Logitech
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wireless Logitech
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