is it better to use windows xp on a ntfs or fat 32 formatted h/d?
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is it better to use windows xp on a ntfs or fat 32 formatted h/d?
Definently NTFS.
out of curiosity, why is that?
File compression ;)
And WindowsXP runs more stable (at least from my experience) in NTFS rather than FAT32
lol this belongs in softwareworld :P
i prefer NTFS because of the encryption and because when u reset the computer beccause it crashes or something, it doesnt have to do a scandisk :D
This has been asked several times in the past.
The last time, several (alleged) computer savvy folks claimed that using FAT32 would allow XP to run faster, so I tried it out.
Couldn't tell any difference at all either way.
Currently I'm on NTFS, but can't give a good reason why/why not.
benefits of ntfs as above, plus better security.
BINGO!! For those of you who have read my other posts, you'll notice I'm a little paranoid. I've had several virus's and number of trojans. A friend downloaded a prog off Kazaa Lite with a trojan and had the cops call on him. Seems someone ws using his cable modem to hack into sites. OOOPPPSS!!Quote:
benefits of ntfs as above, plus better security.
Use NTFS to set yourself up as the Administrator with a pasword. Select the drives/folders/files you want to lock out and no one can mess with them without the passkey.
As for Windows encryption, HAH! Their security, as a whole, sux. I use 2 stand alone apps: CryptoForge and the Steganos Safe. CryptoForge first, then chunk it in the Safe!
Im probably wrong. But I think soon the fat file system will be obsolete. Kinda like windows 95 and 98 will be soon.
Its more secure So I'v heard faster too but havin't noticed . Try this link
http://www.ntfs.com/
Shn I know I'm old but every time I look at you sign. I hum Koolaid koolaid taste great
cant wait :)
hi, guys
i've heard from a fren that when u reset it too many times (let's say some components/software/anything-at-all not working) the ntfs partition will be corrupted and inaccessible. is that true?
gildan2020
windows 95 will live foreverQuote:
Originally posted by shn@18 January 2004 - 00:15
Im probably wrong. But I think soon the fat file system will be obsolete. Kinda like windows 95 and 98 will be soon.
Well if a HDD ever gets corrupt on how many times you reset your computer, then it doesn't have to do anything with the file system, but with the drive itself.Quote:
Originally posted by gildan2020@18 January 2004 - 05:27
hi, guys
i've heard from a fren that when u reset it too many times (let's say some components/software/anything-at-all not working) the ntfs partition will be corrupted and inaccessible. is that true?
gildan2020
Well if a HDD ever gets corrupt on how many times you reset your computer, then it doesn't have to do anything with the file system, but with the drive itself. [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by DWk+19 January 2004 - 01:02--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DWk @ 19 January 2004 - 01:02)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-gildan2020@18 January 2004 - 05:27
hi, guys
i've heard from a fren that when u reset it too many times (let's say some components/software/anything-at-all not working) the ntfs partition will be corrupted and inaccessible. is that true?
gildan2020
but the hard disk survives...not even a single bad sector at all
just the partition is useless, it had to be reformatted
i mean i've not seen that happened on my fat32 system (given the same scenario)?
gildan2020