How can the issue of permissions not being preserved when using a USB flash drive on Windows Server 2022 be fixed?

Using NTFS instead of FAT32 for formatting a USB flash drive addresses the issue of permissions not being preserved on Windows Server 2022 because NTFS (New Technology File System) supports file and folder permissions as well as other advanced features like encryption and compression.

When a USB drive is formatted with FAT32, it cannot retain the security descriptors necessary for Windows to enforce permissions. This means that any files or folders copied to the drive may lose the original permissions when transferred back to a different location, especially if that location is a Windows Server environment where permissions are critical for user access and security management.

In contrast, NTFS is designed to work seamlessly with Windows' security model, allowing the preservation of permissions even when files are transported via external storage devices. This ensures that the security context remains intact, allowing users to maintain appropriate access rights that align with their roles and responsibilities within the server environment.

The other options do not effectively address the core issue of permission preservation when transferring files between Windows Server and a USB drive. For instance, using a larger USB drive does not inherently relate to permissions; changing the operating system would not resolve compatibility issues with Windows Server; and updating the USB driver typically pertains to performance and device recognition rather than file system capabilities.