I am considering the switch because of a program that I was going to install. I've read different opinions of both systems, both good and bad. I'd like more opinions. Thanks.
2006-06-25 03:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by lnwenger 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
if you need windows 98 to access the info as well as XP then you should go with fat32. NTFS is able to address larger partitions than fat32 but they don't make drives that big yet anyway. The only other advantage that NTFS has is security features, such as encryption fat32 doesn't have any security features. I can't choose between the two really i have partitions in both formats used for various things. you just have to see which you like more.
2006-06-25 16:32:48 · answer #1 · answered by Postman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use the Hard Disk or Flash Disk "USB" for Windows XP only go for NTFS, better and Fast
if you are planing to work on older windows you need FAT32
2006-06-25 03:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ntfs scan disk checking is faster than fat 32.
ntfs allows larger single files whereas fat32 wont.
ntfs has indexing service fat32 doesnt.
ntfs can set security features fat32 cant,
totally ntfs is best and more reliable for using.
2006-06-25 03:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by raven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS is way better and faster. Plus is crashes alot less. Fat32 is old now.
2006-06-25 03:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by John Bond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS will not scatter your data across your hard drive like fat32 does. fat32 usually requires more defragging from time to time.
2006-06-25 03:59:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U a gamer???Multimedia user??
go for FAT32
U a Techie? Need data security/reliability??
go for NTFS
2006-06-25 03:23:23 · answer #6 · answered by lapstre 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have win98 use FAT32 but if you are working with xp then
NTFS is the best file system format.
2006-06-25 03:21:39 · answer #7 · answered by Great Man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fat32 for home. ntfs for security.
2006-06-25 03:20:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS....more options and security
2006-06-25 05:01:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NTFS is safer, faster & smaller.
2006-06-25 03:46:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋