I just purchased this 500Gb Lacie external Harddrive and its format is in FAT32 i am wanting to format to NTFS but I am kinda stuck just right before i click continue, What is the best selection for Allocation Unit Size, at the moment Defualt is selected, any help would greatly be appreciated
2007-11-24 06:31:47 · 3 answers · asked by Pit Bull 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
it doesnt matter just select default
2007-11-24 06:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Leo B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A. FAT, FAT32 and NTFS are hard drive formats. FAT32 is an evolutionary development of the File Allocation Table, a system that goes back to DOS. The New Technology File System (NTFS) was developed for Windows NT. Microsoft recommends that you use NTFS, which it says is more fault tolerant and has better security. If you are already using FAT or FAT32, you can convert to NTFS. Click Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>> Command Prompt. At the command prompt, type:convert C: /fs:ntfs That assumes your hard drive is C:. If it is not, substitute the correct letter. During the conversion process, you will be asked for a volume name. Press Enter. This conversion process also applies to Windows 2000.
2007-11-24 14:51:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ntfs is the best system for file compression and security, plus with 2000 or XP they offer you the choice while installing the new system no extra work
2007-11-24 14:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by sharky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋