Ntfs Or Fat32

[Aaron_T]

my current hard-drive is set as FAT32 what benefits would i have by changing it to NTFS and if so how do i do it?

[[B][O][T]]

Which OS are You running?
Dont know much about this, I've Windows XP and use FAT32.

BOT

[Aaron_T]

Originally posted by [B][O][T]@22 December 2003 - 16:31
Which OS are You running?
Dont know much about this, I've Windows XP and use FAT32.

BOT
im also running XP i dont quite understnd the difference between FAT32 and NTFS

[Samurai]

Basically if you have a hard drive over 32GB, you need NTFS. It's compression is better. FAT32 was the standard for Win 95 - 98 SE. HDD Sizes have increased and most now come with NTFS as standard.

Click here (http://www.thundercloud.net/information-avenue/ntfs-vs-fat32/) for more information. Next time run a search on Yahoo. Took me all but 10 seconds, and I have better fish to fry.

[Aaron_T]

ive got a 120gb hard drive and it FAT32 is that baad

[abu_has_the_power]

Originally posted by Azzz@22 December 2003 - 11:51
ive got a 120gb hard drive and it FAT32 is that baad
yes. but ur hd won't die. just back everything up to another hdd, and format this one to ntfs. basically format an reinstall xp in ntfs

[Samurai]

Are you planning on creating a partition or installing a second OS? If so, kepp FAT32, if not I'd recommend NTFS ;)

Sorry about my comment before about searching on Yahoo... just had an arguement with someone :unsure: got a bit stressed lol

[Robert00000]

NTFS has many benefits including being able to have files larger than 3.99 Gb, which is useful if you edit home made video files.

[camille]

(NT File System) An optional file system for Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems. NTFS is the more advanced file system, compared to FAT32. It improves performance and is required in order to implement numerous security and administrative features in the OS. For example, NTFS supports Active Directory domain names and provides file encryption. Permissions can be set at the file level rather than by folder, and individual users can be assigned disk space quotas. NTFS is designed.

[Jg427]

How to convert FAT disk to NTFS (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/managing/convertfat.asp)


Edit: you can also use Partition Magic to convert file types.

[camille]

Originally posted by Jg427@23 December 2003 - 03:20
How to convert FAT disk to NTFS (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/itpro/managing/convertfat.asp)
It's very academic. Some software is capable doing conversions. :)

[Snee]

The rule I go by is NTFS for later NT-systems, like XP and 2000(they sorta' go together, you know).

And FAT or Fat 32 for DOS and such, win 95, 98 etc.

New Technology File System.

I think you'll get something out of switching Azzz, better reliability and possibly speed. :)

[Spindulik]

FAT32 wastes space, NTFS is faster by utilizing the hard drive space better. Defragging is quicker and better with NTFS. NTFS is more stable. To use FAT32 with XP is wasting XP's potential and benefits. Programs, drivers, memory and files are accessed quicker in NTFS. NTFS supports files equal or larger than 4GB.

[longboneslinger]

As previously mentioned, one major benefit ot NTFS is security. You can set yourself up as admin (Naturally) and lock certain files/folders. You can, for example, lock your My Shared Folder to everyone except the admin (you). Handy if you want to keep prying eyes out of certain 'things'. Alternatly, you can allow them to view but not delete/alter the files. It also keep other peeps from f#@*ing with your PC. It helps idiot proof your comp so no one can Bork your system. It's incredibly easy on Win9x!

I'll leave the details up to those more knowledgeable than me, I don't have much experience with it. I do know that whole books have been devoted to the subject.

[imported_uncle_cracker]

many of you are right:

first: security

second: file size >= 4gb

[iMartin]

Originally posted by camille@22 December 2003 - 12:27
(NT File System) An optional file system for Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems.
That's about it in a nutshell, if you use Windows NT (Windows XP, Windows 2000) and/or your total HDD memory has large capaticity (20 GB+) you'll want to use NTFS, if not, FAT32 is just as good.

[camille]

Ok fellas! There's nothing wrong with the issue, just stay cool. :)