Problems saving files Using a FAT formated external usb disk

Can not save my files 360gb on a external usb disk. Message appear" can not save file, the file already exist". If i format he disk as macos there is no problem.
I want to share mi files between mac an pc and I don't want to expend 45 dollars buying MACDRIVE
Thanks

Try installing "MacFUSE", which may provide better support for FAT and NTFS-formatted drives than the built-in filesystem support. Unlike the default support, MacFUSE will enable writing to NTFS drives, which may be a more compatible solution for your Windows PCs.

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1. I had a problem with my mac where it took hours to load each time I turned it on, would only work when power was plugged in etc. so I had to reformat my mac hard drive (when I tried to veriify it said repair, that wouldn't work). So i'm starting with a recently reformatted, clean mac.
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4. After reformatting mac hard drive when I then tried to transfer files back onto the mac I get the 'not readable' error.
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