Ntfs Or Fat32

[camille]

Originally posted by Jg427@23 December 2003 - 03:20
How to convert FAT disk to NTFS

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.