Using older programs on current WIndows XP. I will replace my PC soon. Should new PC have FAT32 or NTFS? Or does it matter? I will be upgrading some programs and keeping some older ones.
2006-06-18 04:59:43 · 7 answers · asked by Batty 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
I ask because I am looking at Dell and they offer both. It would seem that their offer of FAT32 isn't sensible and your answers are making that very clear!
2006-06-18 05:16:31 · update #1
Its up to you, but I would prefer NTFS.
Security
FAT32 provides very little security. A user with access to a drive using FAT32 has access to the files on that drive.
NTFS allows the use of NTFS Permissions. It's much more difficult to implement, but folder and file access can be controlled individually, down to an an extreme degree if necessary. The down side of using NTFS Permissions is the chance for error and screwing up the system is greatly magnified.
Windows XP Professional supports file encryption.
Compatibility
NTFS volumes are not recognized by Windows 95/98/Me. This is only a concern when the system is set up for dual or multi-booting. FAT32 must be be used for any drives that must be accessed when the computer is booted from Windows 95/98 or Windows Me.
An additional note to the previous statement. Users on the network have access to shared folders no matter what disk format is being used or what version of Windows is installed.
FAT and FAT32 volumes can be converted to NTFS volumes. NTFS cannot be converted to FAT32 without reformatting.
Space Efficiency
NTFS supports disk quotas, allowing you to control the amount of disk usage on a per user basis.
NTFS supports file compression. FAT32 does not.
How a volume manages data is outside the scope of this article, but once you pass the 8GB partition size, NTFS handles space management much more efficiently than FAT32. Cluster sizes play an important part in how much disk space is wasted storing files. NTFS provides smaller cluster sizes and less disk space waste than FAT32.
In Windows XP, the maximum partition size that can be created using FAT32 is 32GB. This increases to 16TB (terabytes) using NTFS. There is a workaround for the 32GB limitation under FAT32, but it is a nuisance especially considering the size of drives currently being manufactured.
Reliability
FAT32 drives are much more susceptible to disk errors.
NTFS volumes have the ability to recover from errors more readily than similar FAT32 volumes.
Log files are created under NTFS which can be used for automatic file system repairs.
NTFS supports dynamic cluster remapping for bad sectors and prevent them from being used in the future.
2006-06-18 05:06:22 · answer #1 · answered by Sean I.T ? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should really go with NTFS. It is much more robust, and can be larger than 32GB.
If you are looking for cheap, plan ahead and look at the Dell Dimension series. I recommend the Intel P4 over the Celeron, so LOOK. If you are looking for the fastest available, again, look at DELL Dimension series, and look for the 800 FSB option. Look at the available Pentium VI upgrades, and pick one of the faster ones. Maybe not the absolute fastest, but maybe the 2nd fastest that they offer. (there is little performance increase between 3.2Ghz and 3.6 Ghz. but it IS the FSB that makes it fast). Also, get 1 or 2 GB of RAM. 4 may be the MAX, but 2 is probably all that you can really use.
If you are looking at getting a laptop, consider this... MORE MONEY, EASY TO BREAK, Expensive to repair or upgrade. So if you must, get a TOSHIBA. (The Dells suck). You can get a Toshiba at WalMart or Costco, where you won't get hassles about returning it. Remember, many retailers charge a restocking fee if you try to return it. ASK. I really recommend that you SHOP and LOOK at the Laptop in person. Buying a laptop SIGHT UNSEEN through an online dealer will probably be disappointing.
2006-06-18 05:10:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got this off of Wikipedia: I recommend NTFS
NTFS replaced Microsoft's previous FAT file system, used in MS-DOS and early versions of Windows. NTFS has several improvements over FAT such as improved support for metadata and the use of advanced data structures to improve performance, reliability and disk space utilization plus additional extensions such as security access control lists and file system journaling. The exact specification is a trade secret of Microsoft.
2006-06-18 05:07:26 · answer #3 · answered by Marky-Mark! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NTFS only means, that if you're going to try to read the partition with older opsystems (like '98 or so) they're not gonna see it. It doesn't bother progs. And NTFS supports files larger then 4 GB (like disc images, videos), FAT does not.
I recomend NTFS!
2006-06-18 05:07:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FAT32 has severe limitations such as the size that an individual can be, the largest of partition that it will recognize, and no security. Eventually you won't see it any longer. It's best to upgrade your software to work with newer file systems and operating systems. If the expense of upgrading your software is prohibitive, consider replacing the software with open-source projects from repositories such as http://www.sourceforge.net . That software is free.
2006-06-18 05:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by bogus_dude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 22:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New PCs should have NTFS.
2006-06-18 05:03:01 · answer #7 · answered by Steve B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋