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 Should
I choose
FAT32 or NTFS file system when I format my computer?
By Mitz
Free computer Tips
I could easily bore you with
a load of technical jargon on this subject, however why bother? Its all
about how we store files and folders, access them, compress them and more.
FAT16 and FAT32 (File allocation table) have become outdated and NTFS is the
latest development. NTFS is not exactly new either but its all we
have.
Like all new technologies,
NTFS was designed to be bigger and better than FAT32 in every way. It has
better security features, enables compression, and allows the use of larger
files. It is the default file system for new installations of Windows
XP an windows Vista. .
Notes:
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Hard drives formatted with NTFS are not
recognized by Windows 95/98/Me.
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FAT and FAT32 volumes can be
converted to NTFS volumes. NTFS cannot be converted to FAT32 without
reformatting.
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FAT32 provides very little
security. A user with access to a drive using FAT32 has access to the
files on that drive.
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NTFS supports file
compression. FAT32 does not.
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A FAT
partition used to be created with emergency system files and drivers
stored on it which would allow you to boot your system from a floppy disc.
This is all not necessary now as Windows XP and Vista have come equipped
with great self recovery
abilities.
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